Dalia Ramirez

Writer | Wills and trusts, health care directives

Dalia Ramirez writes about estate planning for NerdWallet. She has a Bachelor of Arts in science and technology studies and critical theory from Wesleyan University. Her work has appeared in publications including The Washington Post, Bloomberg and The Associated Press. She is based in New York City.

Education: B.A. in science and technology studies from Wesleyan University
Previous experience: Parentology.com, Marketing at the Cayton Museum

Dalia's picks

Revocable vs. Irrevocable Trusts: How They Affect Estate Plans

by Tiffany Lam-Balfour

Estate Planning Checklist: A 7-Step Guide to Getting Your Affairs in Order

by Connor Emmert, Kay Bell

What Is Probate? How It Works, How to Avoid

by Kay Bell, Connor Emmert

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