Having a power of attorney ensures that you choose someone to act for you when you are unable to handle your affairs. Without one, the courts will decide.

Q: When my wife read your column about trusts and estate plans in the paper recently, she handed me the paper and said, "Did ...

The U.S. Attorney's Office and FBI in Albany are probing property transactions of New York Attorney General Letitia James that date back decades.

For younger families, especially those with minor children, having a Last Will and Testament is essential. One of the most crucial reasons is to legally designate a guardian for your minor children in ...