The potential impacts of proposed Trump-aligned tax reforms on estate planning means families and advisors must proactively ...

Estate planning can be complicated -- and not just for wealthy people. Though the word "estate" is often associated with the upper class, an estate is anything that will be left to heirs after ...

Michael T. Clear and Erin D. Nicholls of Wiggin and Dana LLP discuss estate planning among company founders and entrepreneurs, focusing on core planning, business continuity and liquidity, and ...

Retirement is the perfect time to get your estate in order and make sure your legacy benefits your loved ones without ...

If you have ever opened a bank account, have a life insurance policy or have started planning your estate, you’ve probably been asked to name a beneficiary or beneficiaries for that account.

Benjamin Franklin once said, “If you plan to fail, you’re planning to fail”. This can be applied in all areas of our lives. Natalie Barber, an attorney and partner at ...

Map out your family's future and leave a legacy with well-drawn wills, the right types of trusts, and careful estate planning. How do I set up a trust fund? To set up a trust, you first need to ...

Contrary to popular belief, estate planning is not just for the ultra-rich planning to die with millions of assets on their books. Most people should have, at minimum, a plan to cover burial costs ...

Estate planning helps you control who gets your assets when you die and who will make medical decisions if you become incapacitated. Creating a trust and choosing a healthcare proxy are essential ...

Estate planning for singles, like the planning that couples must do, is not rocket science. However, single people have some additional challenges that require careful thought. After I wrote a ...

Estate planning is the best way to manage what will ... if you have left enough behind to cover it. The funeral bill, or at least a deposit, may need to be paid sooner than the estate is ...