Estate planning

The emotionally and financially taxing process of a separation demands careful planning, multifaceted form-filing to the IRS and, probably, an advisor for each spouse.

Tribal systems don't always align with federal and state laws when it comes to land ownership, inheritance and what constitutes an asset.

Here are the ways Americans fell behind on their estate planning in 2024 — and how financial advisors can help them catch up.

Here's a roundup of tax-related news and insights on politics, practice management, investment strategies, health savings accounts, estate planning and more.

Health issues. Death. Politics. Some topics make for uncomfortable conversations, but financial advisors need to have them anyway.

Bequests returning territorial assets to indigenous nations pose thorny questions for financial advisors and their clients, two experts tell FP.

The inheritance expected from baby boomers to younger Americans keeps getting bigger. One research group's estimate is already 45% higher than it was three years ago.

The tax advantages and a degree of flexibility have added to the appeal of spousal lifetime access trusts. But they aren't a fit for everyone.

President-elect Donald Trump's second administration signals the need for empathy and steps to protect estates or consider moving to a new state, advisors say.

A new study shows how the estate planning work of financial advisors carries a direct connection to reducing disparities over time.