Help me deal with end-of-life financial matters

• Article - Revocable Living Trusts: A Beginner's Guide

  Revocable Living Trusts: A Beginner's Guide. A revocable living trust is one of the most important documents for parents to have in their estate plan.

• Article - Winding Up Your Parent's Legal Affairs After Death

  Winding Up Your Parent's Legal Affairs After Death. This article covers the distribution of assets and wrapping up of affairs.

• Checklist - 7 Questions to Ask an Estate Liquidator

  An estate liquidator can help your parents downsize. Find a reputable and effective agent who'll take care of your parents' possessions and emotions.

• Article - The Generation-Skipping Trust: A Beginner's Guide

  Generation-skipping trusts are not just for the very...

• Checklist - 6 Estate Planning Questions Your Parents Should Answer

  Your parents need to consider six essential questions about their property and end-of-life wishes. Estate planning addresses these issues.

• Article - Estate Planning Basics

  Estate planning manages money and property during life and passes it to survivors after death. Know what the basic estate planning documents can do.

Questions & Answers

• Question - Since my parents own property in several states, how will their estate be administered?

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• Question - How soon after my parent's death do I need to begin administering her will, and what's involved?

  How soon after my parent's death do I need to administer their estate and other financial affairs? What other legal matters should I be aware of?

• Question - How should my father balance estate planning, tax planning, and Medicaid planning?

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• Question - Does the Veterans Administration have any claim on my parent’s estate?

  Does the VA or our state have any claim on my parent’s estate?

Tips & Reflections

• Tip - Having Your Parents' Tax Returns Can Save You Time and Hassle

  When your parents draft a will and establish a revocable...

• Tip - Where to Check the Form of Property Ownership

  Learn how to determine the form of ownership for your parents' property.