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Conversations about family succession plans are difficult.

We have seen some step siblings able to all get along fine but they seem to be the exception. More likely, one sibling feels divided loyalty to the birth parent, not the step-parent.

In fact, many couples with no children mistakenly believe that they are less likely to need a last will and testament than couples with children.

For an heir who expects an inheritance, what value of the property is used to determine the heir’s tax liability?

There may be potential benefits to life insurance beyond its traditional uses, especially when it comes to taxes, estate planning and long-term care.

With a Power of Attorney, you designate which individuals are in control of your assets and who can take care of your affairs, if you are unable to do so.

The conversation about being prepared for the passing of a partner can be difficult to have but navigating the issue can be more complicated for LGBTQ+ families.

If you do not learn from your mistakes, you are doomed to repeat them. In estate planning, if you do not learn from other’s mistakes, you are likely to repeat them. Mistakes in the estate planning of high-profile celebrities is one very good way to learn the lesson of what not to do. Here are eight celebrity estates, where the mistakes have been reported in the news over the years.

If you don’t have a spouse or children, you might think you don’t need to do much estate planning. However, if you have any assets, any familial connections, any interest in supporting charitable groups – not to mention a desire to control your own future – you do need to establish an estate plan.