1. Most heirs are forced to wait 12-18 months for their inheritance.Delays are everywhere in the inheritance process

One of the most painful issues for you to deal with is how to survive the holidays after the death of a person you love

Saying “I’m sorry” or “I’m sorry for your loss” has been an accepted way to extend condolences for just about forever

Being an estate executor is a difficult, time-consuming job that is typically an unfamiliar one as well

It’s difficult to witness the physical and mental decline of a friend or loved one with a debilitating illness

Q: How can I save money as an executor?There are few jobs more important that you’ll manage as an executor than maximizing the proceeds heirs receive from the e

On #GivingTuesday, pay forward a loved one's legacy and help those in need by starting a memorial fund

There are multiple ways you can honor their service in the military and potentially save the estate money

While grieving a loss, you learn a lot about what helps or hampers healing

The passing of a loved one marks the beginning of the most difficult time in many people’s lives

Many years ago, I read a book called “The Hare with Amber Eyes” by Edmund de Waal, about a netsuke collection he inherited

How do we process the loss to our national community in the wake of so much violence

Q. When my time comes, I would like to have music played at my funeral. Is music acceptable at services in all religions

As hard as the deceased may have tried to select the best person possible to serve as their executor, it is possible that executor may not be well-suited for th

Before photography, mourning rings and other pieces (often containing a lock of the deceased’s hair) were a tangible way to hang on to a loved one’s memory

What is the difference between a memorial service and a funeral? What should I say to the deceased's family at the visitation? Does it matter what I wear

The Executor Adviser is an advice column created by Executor.org for Legacy.com

Life and death are intricately connected – inseparable, you might say

One great way to get your children thinking about their family’s history is to interview older family members about their own holiday traditions when they were

As you read about two of our most famous first ladies, Nancy Reagan and Jackie Kennedy, you will see that expressing the normal and natural feelings of grief is

When someone you care about is grieving, it's hard to find the right words

Lending an ear might be the kindest thing you can do for someone grieving a loss

September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. Find out how you can help stop suicide

We’re all familiar with the five stages of grief and we have come to expect that at some point following a death we might feel denial, anger, bargaining, depres

We all have fantasies of the secret score – that lottery ticket that wins big, the famous painting that was stored (and forgotten) in our parent’s attic, that c

There is no other loss in adult life that appears to be so neglected as the death of a brother or sister

When a parent, spouse, sibling, child, or friend dies, we grieve for our loss

Grieving people have a hard time concentrating or focusing in the days, weeks, and months following the death of someone important to them

We adults have a lot to offer teens by way of experience. We expect them to learn from us

For most of us, talking about end-of-life issues with loved ones isn’t easy

A death in the family can be tragic, but the passing of ancestors and distant relatives can also be a rich source of information for anyone trying to understand

Writing and delivering a eulogy is one of the hardest things some of us will ever do. 

Information and advice to help you cope after the death of someone important to you

Cremation is an increasingly popular method of final disposition

In the wake of 9/11, Legacy created a Guest Book for each of the thousands of victims

Remembering the people behind the names in the news

Tangible reminders are what keep our loved ones close and a continued part of our lives. Here are some ways to keep your memories alive, not just for you b

Whenever a family member dies, there is a process that a healthy family undergoes in response to the loss of one of its own

Pets share a special place in our lives and become a member of the family. They’re good for us, bringing pleasure, companionship, comfort, and love

The season has changed and the days are longer and warmer; new blooms rise from the ground each morning, and tree buds are bursting

Legacy.com and Tributes regularly host live grief support webinars. Join the community and watch here

When Helen died a centenarian, she was a pre-eminent scholar in a small but significant field in the sciences

Writing a message of support on Facebook is different from writing a sympathy note

Q. I’m doing OK since my husband died, except for the loneliness. It’s so hard to deal with. I wonder how others manage, and what seems to work best

With a vial of saliva and a little cutting-edge science, AncestryDNA can tell you if you’ve got any Irish heritage in your genes

The answer is "Yes" (but with an important caveat