Most parties know the importance of saving original wills. They are executed with great formality, notarized, and regarded as the final work in distribution of property. What many, if not most, people ...

Some financial products like life insurance or tax-advantaged retirement accounts require you to name one or more beneficiaries. However, that's not the case with many assets. For instance, you can ...

Beneficiary designations are often overlooked and neglected during the estate planning process. A client may execute a will or create a trust and simply assume that their retirement accounts will pass ...

A common estate planning misconception is that a last will and testament will control all assets that an individual owns at the time of their death. There are primarily two classifications of assets ...

Beneficiary designations are among the most important legacy decisions you will make. A variety of financial accounts, including retirement plans and life insurance policies, allow you to designate ...

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A last will and testament is important when it comes to one’s financial legacy. But there are other avenues to consider that actually supersede the will like beneficiary ...