Fifth Third Bank is offering free wills to all of its customers through an exclusive partnership with Trust & Will, a digital estate planning platform. Only 4 in 10 American adults have a will or ...

A living trust is more expensive to set up than a simple will, and not everyone needs one. But a revocable living trust can be a valuable estate-planning tool for people with fractious families, a ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

Dear Liz: Is there a minimum amount of assets required before a revocable living trust is advisable? I am retired but my wife is still working. If we do not include our 401(k) plans, our total liquid ...

There are certain benefits a living trust offers over a will. Living trusts aren't right for everyone, and there can be higher up-front costs. It's best to work with an estate-planning attorney to see ...

Wills and living trusts can serve the same purpose, but differently. Wills are generally simpler and less expensive than trusts. They are not mutually exclusive. You may want both. There's more than ...

Estate planning provides for the smooth handling of your assets after death. However, only around 32% of American adults have ...