Estate planning

Can you live up to your own guidance?

Caretakers for those with developmental challenges can feel lost when it comes to their financial options.

The court ruling largely wiped out the widow’s portion of a Dallas jury’s $8 billion verdict against the bank for mismanaging the family estate.

Clients making arrangements for family caregivers need to communicate their plans to other relatives to avoid squabbles down the road.

Mapping out their cash flow and identifying existing and potential problem areas are good places to start.

Children are immature with money, so one advisor factors that into his approach by doling out the wealth in phases.

These planners, who have been honored with the Pro Bono Award, model ways advisors can help people in need.

Much of the latest guidance about setting up trusts is overly simplistic and can do a disservice to clients.

Many U.S. expats don’t feel they should have to pay U.S. taxes while living abroad — but do they know where it’s not required?

Rich clients, low trust: Here’s how financial advisors can help them warm up faster.

Only about a third of advisors have an asset-transfer plan in place, according to research.

The program will give CPAs a new way to gain the institute's PFS credential — as well as provide other educational opportunities for non-CPAs.

Top wealth planners say they’re seeing increased interest in dynasty trusts as clients look to capitalize on the new tax law.

Financial advisors should immediately contact clients with prenuptial agreements to see if they’re impacted.

The effects are looking like "every other much-hyped tax cut of the past three decades.”

A recent report from Democrats on the Joint Economic Committee says that Social Security is being threatened, and the federal government should consider modernizing and enhancing the program.

A majority of affluent Americans are likely to adjust their financial plans under the new law, according to the AICPA. Here's how advisors can help.

Addressing the subject of mortality can be tough — but advisors can help make the conversation less painful.

Life changes, like a child entering college or changes made to retirement goals, can leave serious gaps in financial plans.

Research firm Spectrem Group tracked new highs in 2017 across the mass affluent, millionaire and UHNW segments.