Leaving a Legacy Is Not Just about Money
Leaving a legacy — sounds like something only wealthy people can do, right? It can be something like making a giant bequest to a university or passing on a significant estate to your children.
What Do I Really Need to Know About Trusts?
It’s a well-documented fact that most people do no estate planning. Of those who do, the majority use a last will to pass their estate to a spouse or divide it among their children.
Does Good Estate Planning Prevent Family Fights over Personal Items?
The key to avoiding bitter conflict among heirs, is to have candid discussions well before the reading of the will.
What Do I Need to Know About Revocable Living Trusts?
A trust can be a vital component in an estate plan.
Celebrity Estates: Battle Over Inheritances
It took nearly 30 months to sort out the €110 million fortune that George Michael left behind in his will.
What Should I Look for in a Trustee?
Do not put off finalizing and signing your estate planning documents, just because you have reached an impasse on who to name as trustee.
A Trust Can Protect Kids from Too Much, Too Fast, Too Soon
Should inheritance be spent on sports cars and jewelry?
Your Will Isn’t the End of Your Estate Planning
Your estate plan isn't finished just because your attorney has drawn up a will. Proper asset titling is the next step.
The Estate Planning Goal of What To Do with Mom’s House
The executor is responsible for finding a buyer and doing all that is necessary to get the best price possible.
Common Asset Protection Mistakes in Titling Real Property
Unlike personal property, real property–such as real estate or automobiles–is titled to convey ownership.