New Jersey 101.5's, "What to know about a second marriage and an inheritance," discusses what children can expect when a father passes away when married
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Too Poor for Estate Planning? No Such Thing!
If you have completed your estate planning, when was that? Where are the documents? Does your family know where they are located? Estate Planning needs
Plan on Keeping the Peace Through Wise Estate Planning
Family relationships can change over the years, and when finances are mixed in, particularly estate planning, you need to strategize ahead of time. That's what
Succession Planning for your Family-Owned Business
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
What Do I Do with an Inherited IRA?
First determine what type of plan is being inherited and what type of beneficiary you are, and then do your research. For this discussion, let's
Stock Gifts to Grandkids: Does it Make Sense?
What if you are the owner of two blue chip stocks worth $100,000 and have owned these for more than 30 years, paying taxes on
Think of an Estate Plan as Added Protection for Your Family
Estate planning is the way to determine what happens to you and your property when you can no longer make decisions due to incapacity or
How Much Inheritance Tax Did Grandma Leave Me to Pay?
Grandma just died without a will, and her husband, children, and siblings have all died. The remaining relatives need to consider not only the inheritance
Art Collector’s Million-Dollar Will Challenged by Husband on Facebook
The monumental battle over the $100 million-plus estate of art collector Melva Bucksbaum is now being broadcast in a family war of words on Facebook.
Media Mogul Headed to Trial Over Billion-Dollar Estate and His Capacity
Media mogul Sumner Redstone is going to trial over ex-girlfriend Manuela Herzer's claim that he is mentally incompetent. This may intensify the competition for control
Beneficiaries…What Are Those?
"When was the last time you updated, or even thought about, the beneficiary designations listed on your retirement accounts, life insurance, or annuity contracts?" If
Planning for the Future of Your Farm Business
"A lot of factors go into crafting an estate plan for your farming operation." The High Plains/Midwest Ag Journal's article, "Planning for the future of