By: Elder Law Answers | December 13, 2011 | This article first appeared at www.elderlawanswers.com

While it is important to have an updated estate plan, there is a lot of information that your heirs should know that doesn't necessarily fit into a will, trust or other components of an estate plan. The solution is a letter of instruction, which can provide your heirs with guidance if you die or become incapacitated.

By: Elder Law Answers | December 1, 2011 | This article first appeared at www.elderlawanswers.com

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Many financial advisers still recommend the traditional 4 percent solution for retirement spending

by: Carole Fleck | from: AARP Bulletin | September 21, 2011 | This article first appeared at www.aarp.org

By; Elder Law Answers | October 14, 2011 | This article first appeared at www.elderlawanswers.com

A power of attorney (POA) and a health care proxy are two of the most important estate planning documents you can have, but they may be useless if they don't comply with the federal privacy law.

by: Kathy Kristof | from: AARP The Magazine | November 2011 issue | This article first appeared at www.aarp.org

By: Jane Bryant Quinn | from: AARP Bulletin | October 4, 2011 | This article first appeared at www.aarp.org

By: Elder Law Answer | October 11, 2011 | This article first appeared at www.elderlawanswers.com

As second marriages become more and more common, beneficiary designations become more complicated. If you are remarried, choosing a beneficiary for your life insurance policy may not be simple‚ especially if you have children from a previous marriage. When it comes to life insurance, how do you make sure your spouse is provided for without forgetting your children?

by: John F. Wasik | from: AARP Bulletin | August 18, 2011 | This article first appeared at www.aarp.org

Are you watching the stock market and wondering what you should do with your retirement portfolio?

By: Elder Law Answers | September 22, 2011 | This article first appeared at www.elderlawanswers.com