Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate?

Personal belongings often have special meaning for individuals and family members. Planning to pass on such items — treasured wedding photo, Grandpa’s fishing tackle box, or a well-used yellow pie plate — can be challenging, and may lead to family conflict.

4 Smart Ways to Leave a Legacy

Give to charity Another way to leave a legacy is by contributing money or the equivalent to a charitable cause that reflects your values.

Don’t Neglect to Plan for your Digital Assets

If you’ve made a will, your loved ones will get many of your tangible assets — your car, house, stereo and family heirlooms. But what about your digital property — email accounts, online stock options, photo-sharing sites, even your iTunes profile?

5 Steps for Digital Estate Planning

A will is essential — and these days it should include all your online accounts. The new Google Inactive Account Manager feature can also be a useful tool.

Providing for Your Pet’s Future Without You

Knowing that pets usually have shorter lifespans than humans, you may have planned for your animal friend’s passing.

What Joan Rivers Just Taught Pet Lovers About Estate Planning

The death of comedienne Joan Rivers has left millions of fans mourning her loss. The acclaim is sincere: In her arena, the 81-year-old Rivers was a master whose career spanned half a century and represented a huge step forward for women in comedy.