Topping a funeral-planning checklist should be your choice for burial or cremation. Elva Roy, 73, made it clear to her two sons that she wants a “direct cremation.” A funeral home will deliver ...

It could be helpful to follow an estate planning checklist. At the bare minimum ... Take some time to think about your wishes ...

including your debts and file tax returns and distribute the estate’s assets – along with carrying out your funeral wishes. “I recommend following an estate-planning checklist to lessen the ...