I watched my father jump through expensive hoops to claim his inheritance, and learned there's a better way to pass money to your kids
When your parents pass away, "that's when you're least prepared to deal with their finances."
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How to Protect Your Will From Legal Challenges
With some planning, you can avoid disputes, or at least minimize the chances of your will being contested by your loved ones.
Smart Tips for Estate Planning: Write Your Will Like George Washington Did
In his last will and testament of 1799, George Washington, laid out a clear vision for his legacy.
Asset Protection Trusts: Connecticut Makes History by Enacting a Domestic Asset Protection Trust Law
At the tail end of the legislative session, the Connecticut General Assembly enacted historic and sweeping trust legislation.
Nevada Court Prohibits Decanting of a Trust
Over the past several years, merging or decanting an existing trust has become a popular practice.
Judges to hear appeal in lawsuit over John Steinbeck works
Another chapter is set to play out this week in a decades-old family dispute over control of the classic works by author John Steinbeck.
These are the estate planning must-do's before children turn 18
Although parents may not realize it, by law, once a child attains age 18, he/she is considered an adult with personal privacy rights.
