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The estate tax draws heated debate between advocates and opponents, with some referring to the levy as a "death tax," while others argue that the

Determining a process for passing assets on to heirs is an integral part of the estate planning process. But it's not always easy to determine

Life insurance, IRAs, 401(k) plans and other retirement accounts pass directly to the beneficiaries you designate outside of your will. Brokerage accounts, on the other

In a ginormous estate tax battle denouement, the Internal Revenue Service just won $388 million in a settlement with the estate of Detroit Pistons owner

The government has a knack for catching on to the most popular loopholes. There are plenty of tips and tricks to maximizing your retirement benefits,

Despite their wealth and business savvy, more than one-third of high-net-worth families have not taken the most basic steps to protect and provide for their

The estate tax is one of the most hated taxes in the U.S. tax code, especially among those who are wealthy enough to have to

Last week’s historic Supreme Court decision, Obergefell v. Hodges, affirmed a constitutional right to same-sex marriage in all 50 states, opening up tax, estate planning

For example, in West Virginia, that all depends on your family situation. Here are the most typical situations and who gets what: (i) If you

Drawing up a will can be an emotionally taxing process. But it’s one that becomes especially difficult when a spouse is left to cope with

With an estate plan, you can ensure that your loved ones are taken care of financially after your death. You can give your family peace

Accidental gunfire claimed 348 lives from 2001-2010 in Alabama, and gunshots of undetermined intent killed 147 in Arizona. And while both resulted in far fewer