October 21-27 is National Estate Planning Awareness Week, which means it's time to shed light on this often misunderstood and frequently avoided topic.

As your parents navigate their golden years, ensuring their peace of mind (and yours!) becomes a top priority.  To make sure your parents can always get the help they need, make sure they have these 3 documents in place right now.

The allure of Do-It-Yourself estate planning through AI is strong, especially when you think your situation is simple and straightforward. But here’s the truth: estate planning is not just about creating a set of documents, and it’s almost always more complicated than you think.

If you've ever considered planning for your future or helped someone plan for theirs, you've probably heard the term "power of attorney." But do you really know what it is and how it works?