How Trusts Help with Asset Protection

The idea of asset protection for the purposes of protecting against long-term care costs is becoming both more sought-after and more necessary.
What Did Kirstie Alley Do for Estate Planning?

Kirstie Alley enjoyed the fruits of her labor following a successful career in the limelight, leaving behind a $40 million fortune and massive real estate portfolio.
Some Assets Better Left Outside of Will

That last will and testament you have tucked away? It may not be the last word on what happens to your stuff after you are gone. Instead, that legal document’s directives for doling out your wealth may be overruled by other paperwork and relevant laws.
Who Were the 119 Heirs to a Chicago Man’s $11 Million Estate?

It turns out it’s not just in the movies that you can get a huge inheritance from that uncle you never knew about.
Estate Planning Solutions for Second Marriages

I’m looking for guidance on where to start with planning in case something happens to me or my husband.
What are the Tax Brackets for Next Year?

People pay many different kinds of taxes. You file an income tax return every spring, pay sales taxes when you buy things and pay property taxes if you own a home. These taxes apply to nearly everyone.
How Did Olivia Newton-John Plan Her Estate?

Olivia Newton-John would have celebrated her 74th birthday on September 26. The Cambridge-born star earned millions for her efforts in music and entertainment, and a staggering final act of charity saw Newton-John’s family splitting their inheritance with her charities.
Did Loretta Lynn have an Estate Plan?

Country music icon Loretta Lynn passed away at the age of 90 on Tuesday, October 4th. The renowned singer had reportedly planned her funeral service before her death.
Who Inherits Queen Elizabeth II’s Fortune?

Is Prince Charles III the sole heir of Queen Elizabeth’s fortune?
Do Young Adults Need Estate Planning?

These days it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by many things such as politics, gas prices, the gyrating stock market, summer travel, heatwaves and your health. One thing that shouldn’t overwhelm you is estate planning.