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“Family limited partnerships (and similar entities), while useful in an estate planning strategy for high-net-worth clients, are often hotly contested by the IRS for their

Even if you are eligible, don't rush into applying for coverage. Kiplinger's article, "What You Need to Know About Applying for Medicaid," discusses five scenarios

You've built and own a successful business. But the Smart Business article, "Five things you should know about estate planning for a family-owned business," asks

"The news represents a victory for Renee Benson who sued her father over his competency and control over the 1980 Shirley Benson Testamentary Trust." NFL

"The real reasons to do estate planning are to take care of ourselves and our families the way that we want to." In a review

"Everyone's situation is different. Each plan is unique." Who likes to talk about death? Aside from morticians, even thinking about death makes most of us

"Grow your nest egg faster!" Contributing to a retirement account qualifies you for tax breaks and employer contributions, both of which will grow your retirement

With interest rates at historic lows—for the time being—wealthy families are turbocharging their estate-planning strategies by pairing intrafamily loans with trusts. In late 2009, a

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

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

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