One of the main reasons I work hard and try to generate wealth is to be able to pass it on to my loved ones when I'm no longer with them. I know I'm not alone in this sentiment, either. Countless ...

Here’s the sobering truth: the largest wealth transfer in U.S. history-almost $84 trillion-has already begun, bringing with it a parallel rise in family conflicts over who gets what. For parents ...

Lawyers and other professionals warn that it can be costly and complicated to close down a trust. Here's what you need to ...

Prenuptial agreements are the cornerstone of protecting family wealth. Even without a prenup, however, the structure of an estate plan can help keep wealth in the family. This article is part of "The ...

A child's marriage can be one of the most hopeful and joyous occasions for a parent. Marriage can signify to a parent the official end of childhood and the start of adulthood where a mature child has ...

A Beneficiary Defective Inheritor’s Trust, also known as a “BDIT,” is a specific type of estate planning trust. The purpose is to allow an individual who has a federal estate tax problem to maintain ...

Trusts can be a tool to cut inheritance tax - but a reader wants to know if they can use several at the same time ...

Aviva has enhanced its online trust process to offer a fully digitised “Add Trust” journey for existing individual protection ...

A living trust allows you to avoid the probate process. Unlike a will, the public record doesn't include information about a living trust. Living trusts can be changed or revoked entirely while you're ...