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Ms. Scoratow has no children. Her siblings don't share her enthusiasm for indoor greenery. So last year she put a provision in her will granting

Estate planning isn’t exactly my idea of fun, but it’s absolutely necessary. Just like you’re planning for retirement, you need to plan for the inevitable.

WHETHER it’s treasured pearl earrings or a vintage camera, a house or what’s left of your life savings, deciding who should inherit your worldly goods

A thoughtful distribution of your “stuff” is a gift more valuable than any item. After all, … “The last thing you want when you die

There are basic rules and guidelines that apply to every estate plan, whether it is taxable or not. Draft an effective plan by paying attention

Probate court is no one's idea of fun, so it's something you may want to spare your heirs when they inherit your home. One simple

If your parents live in one of 29 states or Puerto Rico that has filial responsibility laws on the books, you could potentially be held

Advisors say it doesn’t happen often, but parents who divide their assets unevenly are playing with fire. That said, there are things they can do

These two experiences taught me a lesson about family businesses. Making a family business a family legacy takes planning and preparation. While each family business

The numbers also show that roughly one in three businesses pass to the next generation.  Just about 10% of family businesses pass to the grandchildren’s

These two experiences taught me a lesson about family businesses. Making a family business a family legacy takes planning and preparation. While each family business