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It is ordinarily assumed that wealthy people will leave the majority of their assets to their children. However, if a wealthy person does not have any children, then something else needs to be done with the assets. Most people in that situation have some idea of what they want to do. They have someone else […]

A rapidly growing number of Americans are choosing to wed later. If you are one of the many individuals planning a later-in-life marriage, you should include a trip to your estate-planning attorney on the list of things to do before you say “I do.” What If I Don’t Need To Provide For My New Spouse?

Many people have some VERY wrong ideas about estate planning. And that’s understandable if you get your information from sources that, while well intentioned, may be simply repeating hearsay. These sources can usually include friends, neighbors, relatives, television, articles and, yes, even the internet. (I read it on the internet so it must be true,

While most Americans who live with a significant other are still getting married, many are choosing not to. For wealthy single people it often makes sense not to get married as marriage would result in a higher tax burden. Others simply do not see a need to get married. The Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof

Trusts can be a bit confusing. Everyone knows the basics. Trusts are a legal entity managed by a trustee for the benefit of others. Beyond that, however, trusts can get murky as there are many different types of trusts that are sometimes confusing to non-experts. To help people overcome trust confusion, the Wills, Trusts &

With private foundations wealthy families and individuals can create a fund of money that can be invested with the proceeds going to good causes for generations. For those who want to make charitable giving a part of their estate plans, foundations provide a way to make that giving last. When the founder passes away, however,