Estate planning

Studies on the "buy, borrow and die" strategy and state-level taxes reveal the complexities involved with extending the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act by the end of 2025.

Lack of communication about estate plans and the reasons behind them is sure to cause static among client families down the line.

Financial advisors have the opportunity to spur important discussions and bring peace of mind to the uncertainty around the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, an expert said.

Investment management alone is insufficient for many firms, who view at least some level of financial planning to be essential.

Forming a trust now and funding it after Congress decides whether to keep the current gift tax exemption rate could make for an effective preemptive strike.

Acronyms like CRT, CRAT, CRUT and NICRUT could have many clients' heads spinning. Here's a guide to the key pros and cons for financial advisors to consider.

The authors of a new study explaining the specific significance of trusts for building Black wealth used the analogy of a beach filled with starfish.

President Trump and his Republican allies in Congress aim to extend the expiring provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. But they'll need to fill in a lot of details first.

For wealthy and ultrahigh net worth clients, the advantages often prove very attractive. But the policies carry some sophisticated planning challenges and a high cost.

The Great Wealth Transfer is on the horizon, but most advisors say they have only limited interactions with the children of clients.