Estate planning

Advisers are already prepping clients for sweeping changes coming under President-elect Trump's administration next year.

A unique structure that allows a client some income tax benefits, while also excluding trust assets from an estate.

Even the best plans can fall apart when clients' emotions get involved.

Owners of McDonald’s outlets often need funds quickly to meet corporate demands for upgrades.

Property can be a savvy investment — and offer significant advantages. But advisers have to know where to look.

Understanding pro-rata rules can ensure that a client only pays their fair share to the government. Plus, these retirement preparations can boost returns and a look at when spending means better planning.

Aging billionaires are expected to transfer approximately $2.1 trillion to their heirs over the next 20 years, according to a new study by UBS and PwC.

Using these all-in-the-family approaches may be a planner's best way to serve clients and stand out, even against robo competitors.

Use these tips for smart giving during the holidays. Plus, avoiding the cost of inherited assets and revisiting W4s.

Advisers sound off on the most difficult challenges their clients have handed them.

Advisers can – and should – do more to help clients guard against messy inheritance fights, an attorney says.

The Treasury will soon crack down on valuation discounts. Here’s what it means for your ultrahigh-net-worth clients.

Sure, these trusts are intended to shelter a beneficiary, but a non-grantor one presents numerous tax-liability issues.

Because community property law can dictate who gets an IRA after death, it must be taken into account when a client names a beneficiary.

Either a Clinton or Trump presidency could potentially bring changes in estate tax laws, so start preparing now.

The IRS has proposed regulations that could reduce or eliminate valuation discounts for the wealthy by the end of the year.

Planners may be called on to invest assets within a client’s trust, but the ability to do so can vary greatly. What's more, the election outcome could eliminate some trusts altogether.

Many Americans make the mistake of tapping their home value for immediate financial issues instead of using it to help fund their retirement.

An estate-planning process that asks about contaminated property can save heirs from unpleasant surprises.

Whether clients are making 529 plan distributions, a direct tuition payment or an in-kind gift, for grandparents, timing is everything.