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 ...

When it comes to estate planning, two of the most common tools are living trusts and wills. Both help ensure your assets reach the right people after you’re gone, but they work differently and serve ...

Most people should have a will, but a living trust can help keep your assets from going through probate. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

A living trust often allows you to forego the probate process, which can be time-consuming. There is more privacy involved with a living trust than with a will. Creating a will can be a more ...

Clients with many assets often worry if these will be distributed according to their wishes after they die. When it comes to estate planning, the subject of setting up a trust is bound to be raised by ...

The revocable living trust is also known as a living trust or inter vivos trust and serves as a flexible estate planning instrument, taking effect immediately after its creation. This means that ...

As you approach or enjoy retirement, protecting the wealth you've accumulated throughout your career becomes a top priority. You've spent decades in government service building up your Thrift Savings ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Attorney Sarah Bidwell is the owner of Wills on Wheels, a mobile law firm based in Martinsville. That means she can come to you if you have questions about estate planning. One ...