Wealthy people can have all sorts of different assets. However, the majority of assets held by wealthy people when they pass away fall into a
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Guardianship Abuse Is Rampant
Guardians are supposed to look after and protect the interests of their wards. Unfortunately, it has become all too common for guardians to take advantage
Review Your Old Trusts
Estate laws change regularly, which means that estate planning methods that were once a great idea are no longer advisable for many people. One example
Alternatives to Joint Tenancy
When two people own property in common, they often title it in joint tenancy. This is especially true for married couples. However, there might be
Important Victory for Salinger Heirs
A Tennessee court's decision to transfer a lawsuit filed against the Salinger Literary Trust to New Hampshire could be a major victory for the heirs
2016 Estate and Gift Tax Exemptions
The Internal Revenue Service has announced that 2016 will bring an increase to the estate and lifetime gift tax exemptions. The exemption limits for the
Not Having Children Does Not Mean You Do Not Need an Estate Plan
If you do not have any children, you might not think that you need to bother with having an estate plan. However, having an estate
Keeping Trusts a Secret
Sometimes it might be beneficial for a trust beneficiary to not know the details of a trust or even know that the trust exists. Some
Live Like a College Student and Retire a Millionaire?
Retiring as a millionaire might seem like a lofty goal for millennials, but if having financial security in your future is important, it is a
Richard Attenborough’s Final Resting Places
Lord Richard Attenborough made a name for himself as an actor and director. Now that he has passed away, he is making another name for
Artist’s Estate Demands Nude Photos Be Removed
Recently the estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat demanded that nude photographs of the artist be taken off of a website. However, that might not have been
New Estate Tax Requirements Postponed
New reporting requirements for estates subject to the estate tax were supposed to go into effect in August. However, the IRS was not ready at