In my experience, estate planning is one of the areas of personal finance with the most widespread confusion. Unfortunately, this can lead to costly mistakes in time, money and stress on people’s families. Read more
What’s a premarital agreement, how does it work, and what does Costner’s wife, Christine Baumgartner, stand to lose if she challenges theirs? Read more
Navigating the often complex world of inherited individual retirement accounts (IRAs) can be daunting, especially in the wake of losing a loved one. Read more
An unprecedented rush to relinquish wealth is underway, and it isn’t just for billionaires. Read more
It’s “hard to know” whether Hollywood star Bruce Willis is aware that he is suffering with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), his wife, Emma Heming Willis, has said in an update on his condition. Read more
Aretha Franklin did what she was supposed to in drawing up a last will and testament, but a crucial mistake left her multimillion-dollar estate in chaos. Read more
One of the most commonly recognized instruments for protecting assets for a disabled beneficiary is through the use of a Special Needs Trust, also known as a Supplemental Needs Trust. Read more
However, settling the second spouse’s affairs was more complex, even with advance planning. Everything from wills to banking to tax returns became more complicated. Read more
With brand-name bottle fads and gallon-a-day water challenges trending on TikTok, hydration is in, and that’s good news for health. Read more
Estate planning involves both trust funds and wills to help ensure the smooth transition of assets to your beneficiaries. Read more
