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A Solution for Children and the Trophy Wife
Second-marriage trusts set up an automatic point of conflict between a spouse and first-marriage children.
07:00AM 01/21/11

Estate Tax Changes Verge on the Absurd
A new estate tax law introduces needed concepts. But its temporary nature prevents good planning.
07:00AM 01/05/11

Low-Cost Alternative to Family Gifts: Lending
Family loan interest rates are at an all-time low -- a paltry 0.32% for a loan of three years or less.
07:30AM 12/15/10
Bipartisan Bill Would Slash Estate Taxes
The $5 million exemption in a two-year compromise will have a huge impact on the number of taxable estates.
12:54PM 12/13/10

'Portable' Exemptions Would Cut Estate Taxes
A plan debated by Congress would have reduced estate taxes by a significant amount.
07:22AM 11/24/10
Holiday Special: Get Two-Thirds Off Gift Taxes!
You can give big gifts to the grandkids and get a two-thirds transfer-tax discount. But act fast.
08:00AM 11/16/10
New Life for Old Life Insurance
The kids have graduated, the mortgage is paid off and you're sick of paying premiums. There are options.
07:45AM 11/10/10
Leaving a Legacy While on a Budget
Would be philanthropists have options, from bequests of IRAs to selling a painting from the attic.
08:00AM 11/02/10
Plan for Illness, Medicaid 'Impoverishment'
Fears an impoverished spouse and nothing for the children provides a strong incentive to plan ahead.
08:45AM 10/26/10
It looks likely the U.S. will return to an estate tax policy affecting more Americans.
07:30AM 10/19/10