Estate planning

Business News

'She's Speaking From the Grave:' Aretha Franklin's Handwritten Will Found Stashed Under Couch Cushions Deemed Valid

In the years after the singer's death, Franklin's family has been at odds over differing handwritten wills.

Business News

Experts Share Tips on Overcoming Generational Wealth Disparity

You've probably heard about the wealth gap and generational wealth, but here's a number for you: There's a $200 billion annual gap between Black and white recipients of inheritances, according…

Money & Finance

Be Smart About Taxes and Keep More of Your Hard-Earned Cash

Entrepreneurs must wear many hats, and one of those hats is figuring out the smartest ways to handle your finances.

Business News

What Is a Conservatorship, and Why Do We Need It?

As the #FreeBritney movement continues to gain momentum, we welcome you to Conservatorship 101: What it is, whether it's of value and how estate planning is the ultimate form of self-empowerment.

Thought Leaders

Clocr is a Tool to Make Planning Your Digital Estate Easy

What happens if something happens to you and you don't have an authorized legacy estate plan for your online accounts and digital assets?

Finance

The Importance of Estate Planning When Building Your Business

The questions couldn't be simpler: what happens to your business when you die, and does your estate plan properly account for your business?

Legal

An Emergency Safety Valve: The Case for Entrepreneurial Estate Planning

Protect your assets and safeguard your family's future with three documents that detail what will happen when you're unable to make decisions later.

Thought Leaders

But Did You Die? Keep the Business Alive If You're Not Around.

How would your business survive if you stepped away for a day, a week, or forever?

Thought Leaders

How to Keep Your Business Together When Your Marriage Is Coming Apart

Divorce is one of the toughest times in life to make rational decisions, like maintaining the family business because it is in everyone's best interest.

Money & Finance

Smart Estate Planning Tips for Entrepreneurs

Follow these strategies to reduce inheritance taxes and probate issues for your heirs.

Social Media

New Delaware Law Determines Where Your Digital Assets Live After You Die

The law grants executors precisely the same access to digital information as they would possess for comparable physical documents.

Science & Technology

Smoke and Mirrors: Why We Aren't Seeing More Digital Zombies Like Michael Jackson

The King of Pop's digitized performance at the Billboard Music Awards gave the world a glimpse into a captivating technology that faces serious hurdles, inside and out.

Personal Finance

What Entrepreneurs Should Know About Estate Planning

When the time comes to deal with personal loss, it pays to be ready. Here's how to prepare yourself and your family.

Personal Finance

The Parental Responsibility of Estate Planning

Tax-savvy ways to ensure that your children are financially secure after your death

Personal Finance

Should Your Heirs Work for Your Money?

Incentive trusts can get your heirs to jump through hoops for your money, but is one right for your family? Weigh the pros and cons.