When a house is sold, the seller is responsible for paying tax on the profit in the year of the sale.

More Americans turned their attention to life insurance, wills and trusts last year, as the coronavirus pandemic made the reality of death unavoidable.

When these types of situations arise, there are many steps you can take to avoid your will from being contested by individuals who believe they are entitled to receive your assets.

Beneficiary designations, tying up loose ends, reporting last wishes—here’s what you can do now.

Losing a job is almost always traumatic. In your 50s, job loss can be devastating — and devastatingly common.

My big brother died of COVID-19 and he didn’t have a will. He divorced 20 years ago and has no children, but his ex is telling me she should get an inheritance. Who has the right to his money?

The difference between power of attorney and guardianship is a common question asked by adult children. Both roles share a duty to provide care and oversight of medical care and health.

As states across the U.S. roll out the COVID-19 vaccine to people 65 and older, senior citizens are scrambling to figure out how to sign up to get their shots.

When you are visiting family members, you have an opportunity to evaluate how they’re doing in terms of health, safety and quality of life. Any of these five red flags may indicate that your loved one needs more support.

It’s possible to make changes to your will after it’s written, including removing or adding an executor, if necessary.