Question: My sister and I are the executors of our mother’s estate. My sister lives out of town and I am doing the lion’s share of the work – and boy, there is a lot! Despite the fact that I am doing ...

Far too many of us put off finalizing estate documents because we get hung-up on one or more decisions where we believe we have less than optimal choices. Over my next few posts, I will provide my ...

Question: We named our thee grown sons as co-executors of our estate since they will share everything equally. We thought this was a good idea, but our attorney says it could result in fights and ...

Dear Jeanne & Leonard: My brother refuses to grow up. A few years ago, after a bankruptcy and a divorce, he moved into the casita at our retired parents' new home in the Southwest. “Richard” spends ...

DEAR JEANNE & LEONARD: A few years ago, after a bankruptcy and a divorce, my brother moved into the casita at our retired parents' new home in the Southwest. "Richard" spends his days swimming and ...