By Jack Dooley The Pennsylvania Superior Court was recently asked to decide a family dispute involving funeral and burial ...

Although it’s never fun to think about, estate planning is an important part of life, especially as we grow older. Many people choose to create a last will and testament to dictate how to bequeath ...

A domestic worker wins R1.8 million death benefit after a pension fund dispute, as the Pension Funds Adjudicator rules in her ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a lawyer specializing in elder law and special needs. If you have been named the executor of a deceased person's estate, you ...

(This article is adapted from the new book 5@55: The 5 Essential Legal Documents You Need by Age 55.) One of the most important things someone can do to best ensure their estate is handled without a ...

These tips will reduce the complications that come with the job Andrew Beattie was part of the original editorial team at Investopedia and has spent twenty years writing on a diverse range of ...

When a loved one who was financially comfortable passes away, there will be tax issues. You may be the heir responsible for dealing with them, and major bucks could be in play. This column addresses ...

A sibling and their adult child were living with our mum at the time of her death. The sibling moved out when she died but ...