Somewhere along the way, homeowners came to believe a non sequitur of sorts, that the "American Dream" includes not only buying a house but also passing that same home on to their children. And ...

If you’re biding your time until Mom or Dad or that rich uncle dies, passing their wealth to you, then prepare yourself for a shock: Most of us will never inherit. Inheriting money from a departed ...

When you use a will to pass along an inheritance, you give up the benefit of privacy. With a living trust, your family's financial matters can be kept under wraps. There's a reason I'm not thrilled ...

A living trust often allows you to forego the probate process, which can be time-consuming. There is more privacy involved with a living trust than with a will. Creating a will can be a more ...