Having a will is an important way to protect yourself, your assets, and your end-of-life decisions. No matter how many conversations you have with your family about your wishes,... Continue reading

Because wills and trusts are both mentioned in relation to death, it's easy to see why you might get them confused. You may think that a trust and a will are the same things, or... Continue reading

Death—the ultimate truth of life. We are alive today, but we have no guarantee that we will live to see tomorrow. No matter who we are, where we are from, or what we do,... Continue reading

How do wills work? Wills have a strange and complex life cycle. There are two very distinct periods of time during which a will functions. These periods of time are before and... Continue reading

We understand how difficult it is to reassure someone who has suffered loss or tragedy. It's hard to know what to say, and everything you think of seems to sound too formal,... Continue reading

What you bring to the world each day is just as important as what you leave behind. Though physical objects and possessions can carry your spirit on for your loved ones, perhaps... Continue reading

Whether it's your mom, your dad, your best friend, or a lover, when a friend or family member is dying, it can be hard to know exactly what to say. Jump ahead to these... Continue reading

When planning a loved one's funeral, you'll be faced with many decisions. One of those is whether to make funeral programs and bookmarks. Both of these items are frequently... Continue reading

A common will usually includes four main roles that different people must fill for the will to be valid. Normally, these roles include: A testator (or testatrix — a femal... Continue reading

If you've ever attended a funeral or memorial service, you were likely handed a small pamphlet or brochure when you walked in. This was the memorial service program. A memorial... Continue reading