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Financial planning for retirement normally includes some travel and more time to be social with friends.

Members of the military have a more dangerous occupation than the average American. Because of this, service members should make estate planning a priority.

Mental illness in the United States is more prevalent than many people realize. This type of illness is underfunded in the healthcare sector, infrequently addressed in legislation, and rarely discussed openly. It's no surprise that mental illness is seldom mentioned in estate planning.

Estate planning is not a one-size-fits-all type of process. The path taken depends on the amount of assets in the estate, the goals for the estate and the complexity of relationships within the family.

Special needs trusts (also known as supplemental needs trusts) are an important part of the financial planning process for a special needs child. These trusts are designed to provide benefits to those with physical, psychiatric, or intellectual disabilities, and still allow them to receive governmental health care benefits under Medicaid.