SmartAsset and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. Inheritance trusts take on critical importance in wealth management, particularly for ...

Prenuptial agreements are the cornerstone of protecting family wealth. Even without a prenup, however, the structure of an estate plan can help keep wealth in the family. This article is part of "The ...

One of the main reasons I work hard and try to generate wealth is to be able to pass it on to my loved ones when I'm no longer with them. I know I'm not alone in this sentiment, either. Countless ...

Revocable living trusts are often the core estate planning vehicle for the basic estate plan. Generally, revocable living trusts are touted as an incredibly versatile estate planning tool, which ...

Here’s the sobering truth: the largest wealth transfer in U.S. history-almost $84 trillion-has already begun, bringing with it a parallel rise in family conflicts over who gets what. For parents ...

As a financial advisor, you will have clients who are doctors, lawyers, accountants, or real estate agents. There are the top four professions that attract lawsuits when they make costly mistakes. If ...

Believe it or not, there is a legal circumstance in which you may have to return a part of your inheritance. Here's how you ...

Trusts are surging in popularity as a way to avoid inheritance tax, according to new government figures and financial advisers on the frontline of estate planning. We look at what trusts are and if ...

The plot of the 1985 comedy “Brewster’s Millions,” starring Richard Pryor and John Candy, centers around Montgomery Brewster, a minor league baseball player who stands to inherit $300 million from a ...

Question: I am a beneficiary of my grandfather’s estate. There was a lot of real estate and most has been sold. The trustee has distributed all available cash to us. There is one more property to sell ...