What is a Power of Attorney: It’s a legal document you sign and appoint a person, called your agent, to handle legal, tax and financial matters for you if you cannot do so. Why Every Adult Needs a ...

Editor's note: this post has been updated to conform to our editorial policies. Summer is winding down and kids of all ages are heading back to school. Parents with children of any age are often given ...

Whenever I meet someone new, one of the first questions I'm asked is: "What do you do for a living?" After telling them I'm an estate planning attorney, the response I get 95% of the time, after a ...

What kinds of legal documents do I need to help my family take care of me in my elder years? I would like to get my affairs in order but could use some help. All adults, especially an older adult like ...

It's always best for entrepreneurs to consult with an attorney when they need binding contracts or other legal documents. However, once you have legal documents that are valid in your municipality or ...

A birthday party might not be the right moment to broach the issue. But some time after your child turns 18, experts say, you should present them with a stack of legal and financial documents to sign.