I have a 72-year-old friend who is declining with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). She got divorced 4 years ago.

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Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good online resources for writing a simple will? I’m 70 and divorced and want to get my affairs organized, but I hate paying a high-priced attorney fee if I ...

Thinking about death may be uncomfortable, but creating a plan for what happens to your belongings and the people who depend on you can give you and your loved ones peace of mind. You’ll be able to ...

Handling the estate of a deceased parent can be an emotional process for children already dealing with grief. Those emotions can become more complicated if the estate plan doesn't unfold as expected — ...

Fewer older Americans are writing wills, research shows, a finding that could spell trouble for survivors. The share of over-70 households with wills or trusts to distribute their assets after death ...