Dalia Ramirez

Writer | Estate planning, end-of-life finances

Dalia 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 been published in The Washington Post, Bloomberg and The Associated Press. She is based in Los Angeles.

Education: B.A. in science and technology studies from Wesleyan University
Previous experience: Parentology.com, Marketing coordinator 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

Probate: What It Is, How It Works and How to Avoid

by Kay Bell, Connor Emmert

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