Living trusts generally allow a smoother, more organized settlement of the estate than other probate-avoidance options.

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So has his company. Trust & Will, based in San Diego’s Bankers Hill, has helped more than 1 million families make estate ...

According to the National Institute on Ageing and RBC Royal Trust, more than 25 per cent of Canadians over the age of 55 lack ...

The GOP extended and increased the higher gift and estate tax exemption and affected AMT thresholds. What might this mean for ...

As care costs rise and legal complexities deepen, families across the U.S. face severe financial and emotional risks by ...

Explore the five essential reasons why incorporating a trust into your estate plan can safeguard your assets, protect your loved ones, and optimise your tax strategy.

In financial planning and estate planning, there are certain benefits that come with being a spouse, and because of this, the definition of ‘spouse’ is important. These benefits include: ...

Some states also impose a state-level generation-skipping transfer tax. 4. Gross Estate: This estate planning term refers to the total value of an individual's property at the time of their death.

Estate planning and marriage: Why your marital regime matters when you die Whether you’re married, divorced, or unmarried, the nature of your relationship can have far-reaching consequences for ...

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 ...

Estate planning is one of the most powerful tools we have to build the future our ancestors dreamed of. It’s our responsibility to go forward instead of backward. It’s time to stop thinking of estate ...