Estate planning is more than just writing a will.

Many people think that estate planning is only meant for the wealthy. This is a misconception that all too often leads to miscommunication, hurt feelings and unhappy surprises. Here are the ten mistakes people often make with their estates and how you can avoid them.

When it comes to filing taxes, there are plenty of reasons to file early instead of waiting until the last minute. The two most obvious are to get your refund back sooner, if you are receiving one, and to avoid long lines in the early-April post office rush.