Fewer of us are writing wills, a new survey says, a finding that suggests Americans are worrying less about mortality as the pandemic fades. Only 32% of adults reported having a will in 2024, down ...

All's well that ends well when it comes to a client's estate plan, one might say. Whether it truly ends well often depends on the last will and testament, a critical document in wealth transfers. From ...

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 ...

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