A new year ushers in a time of retrospection, development, and building for the following year. Amidst all such resolutions that you may make, few decisions will prove to be as severe and longstanding ...

If you’re in a second marriage or part of a blended family, there’s a good chance your estate plan doesn’t match your real life. And that can create conflict among the people you care about most. I ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry," wrote poet Robert Burns. That may be no truer than in estate planning. With ...

Estate planning remains a crucial step in protecting your family’s financial future, yet many Americans delay this vital process. The consequences of postponing these important decisions can lead to ...

1. Have a guardian nomination for minor children. “If you have kids under the age of 18, you better have a guardian nominated ...

Every week, Allworth Financial's Steve Hruby, CFP®, and Bob Sponseller, ChFC®, answer your questions. If you, a friend, or someone in your family has a money issue or problem, feel free to send those ...

Among the most ubiquitous challenges confronting estate-planning lawyers are those that arise out of joint representations and the obligations of the lawyer to each of the parties represented. Such ...