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Some Assets Better Left Outside of Will

Photo of a Last Will and Testament with a pen.

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.

How Should I Handle Memorabilia in My Estate Planning?

Sports Memorabilia like NBA, NFL, and MLB trading cards.

Memorabilia collections, by their nature, are specialized and unique. When considering your estate planning, it’s important to think about what you require of your beneficiaries — if you’re not planning on selling your collection — and how you can make that process as easy as possible for your family. What will your spouse or children have to deal with as they dispose of the items?

Do Family Secrets Hurt Estate Planning?

A family grieving at the graveside of a loved one.

A study by the financial services research firm reveals just how big a problem family secrets can be, as reported in Financial Advisor’s recent article “Family Wealth Transfers Undermined by Secrecy.” Most asset holders plan to share their wishes and intentions with family members before they die. However, the research reveals only about half actually…

Beneficiary Battle over Presley Estate Reveals Possible Problems in Estate Planning

Celebrity News about Lisa Marie Presley's Estate Plan

A badly in debt woman dies leaving the proceeds of substantial insurance policies to her children only to have her trust contested by relatives who claim an amendment naming the children as beneficiaries is invalid with no witnesses, misspelled names, suspicious signatures and was never given to previous trustees for review as required by agreement. A long, expensive, and protracted legal battle likely is brewing.

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