Elder law attorney Harry Margolis explains why beneficiary designations don’t protect assets and where Medicaid estate ...

When Priscilla Presley challenged her late daughter’s will recently, it raised the prospect of a family rift and a messy legal battle over who would guide Elvis’ big estate. But legal experts say ...

If you’ve ever opened an IRA, CD or brokerage account — or bought an annuity, life insurance policy or shares of a mutual fund — you’ve been asked to name a beneficiary, or a person who will inherit ...

You might not have thought much about beneficiary designations — but they can play a big role in your estate planning. When you purchase insurance policies and open investment accounts, such as your ...

When was the last time you checked the beneficiaries on your 401(k), IRA and life insurance policies? If you can't remember, you're not alone. It's a question I ask every new client. We frequently ...

A beneficiary is someone who receives a financial asset that was once owned by someone else. Choosing beneficiaries helps ensure that your assets go to the right people once you pass on. It’s a good ...

A beneficiary is a person or entity that you name to receive the proceeds of your financial assets when you die. A beneficiary can be a spouse, child, relative, friend, charity, trust or any other ...

One of the most important aspects of estate planning is choosing who you’d like to be your beneficiaries. A beneficiary is someone who is named to receive a financial gift from an estate or a specific ...

Readers of my column know I emphasize the importance of naming beneficiaries for every IRA account. Many ask under what circumstances they should consider naming a trust as an IRA beneficiary. In a ...

When planning your estate rarely will you experience difficulty naming your initial beneficiary or beneficiaries for your will, IRA’s or life insurance. This observation is almost certain when it ...