People choose to donate all or part of their estates to not-for-profit organizations for a variety of reasons, and estate planning laws in most states make this a fairly easy process. It can be very rewarding to use a donation to create a legacy that supports a cause that matters to you.

Several different wills, a codicil and actions filed by a daughter and a son are all part of a messy court battle taking place over the estate of a prominent deceased publisher.

Like so many things in life, you can learn from the mistakes of others. When it comes to retirement planning and spending, there are some classic pitfalls to avoid.