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Find out if a Healthcare Power of Attorney (POA) needs to be notarized.

These celebrities did not have a will and caused significant headaches for their loved ones and heirs with potentially unintended outcomes. Get a will to make it easier on your loved ones.

Learn about the different types of life insurance and how to choose the right one for your needs.

Learn about life insurance basics and why people get life insurance. Life insurance is a contractual agreement between a policyholder and an insurance company.

What's the difference between an estate tax and an inheritance tax? Not every state has either, but some do. Maryland has both.

Twelve states have estate taxes, while six states have inheritance taxes. What about your state?

A will is a legal document that states who will inherit your assets and belonging after you pass away. It also names a guardian for your kids; don't let courts decide.

Learn how the life insurance calculator uses a general rule of thumb to help you assess your life insurance needs.

Learn how the life insurance calculator uses a general rule of thumb to help you assess your life insurance needs.

How much life insurance do you need to make sure your family has enough future income? Learn about the 12x rule of thumb.

Q&A with attorney Ben Faulkner. A will serves most people, but a trust may make sense for a few. Learn the pros/cons of each.

What other things may I need besides a will? Learn about life insurance, trusts, financial POAs and medical proxies.

Learn about the various types of wills and see which is right for you. If you have a spouse, a mirror will for the spouse may make sense.