There are significant risks to consider when transferring a business to the next generation. Here is some advice to drastically improve your chances of succession success... 06 Dec

Family Business: Setting The Next Generation Up To Succeed

10 of The Strangest Wills of All Time | Curated Content | Strange Tales | Inheritance Horror Stories | Estates Gone Wrong 25 Aug

Roundup: 10 of The Strangest Wills of All Time

Yes, the statistics may be grim. But just because most wealthy families see their fortunes evaporate within a couple of generations does not mean yours will. Here are some strategies to avoid it... 17 Jun

Most Kids from Wealthy Families Squander their Inheritance

A French court has found eight people guilty of exploiting 92-year-old L'Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt, one of the world's richest people. The verdict brings to an end a long-running case that began with a feud between Mrs Bettencourt and daughter. 28 May

The Exploitation of L’Oreal Heiress Liliane Bettencourt

A blessing and a curse... Soon after coming into my windfall, I was bombarded with people who were only interested in my money. Acquaintances were constantly throwing investment pitches my way, and friends expected me to foot the bill. 10 Jan

What Blowing a $250k Inheritance Taught Me

TV Chef Blew £2.8million Inheritance: Leaves Only £33k to Family 24 Aug

TV Chef Blew £2.8million Inheritance: Leaves Only £33k to Family

LegalWills.ca highly recommends the following books: a special selection of books related to funeral, estate and financial planning. 25 May

Will & Estate Planning Books: Recommended by LegalWills.ca

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Saskatchewan Farmer’s Will Goes Down in History

The U.S. Supreme Court’s Most Important Decision Affecting the Law of Trusts & Estates Was Decided a Very Long Time Ago 31 Oct

U.S. Supreme Court Decision Altered Trust & Estate Law

I had no idea I was due to inherit a substantial sum. Sudden wealth puts you in a cocoon; it makes you feel invincible. I thought I was Superman... I was too young and immature to handle such wealth. 19 Jun

Sudden Unexpected Wealth: How I Blew My Inheritance

Wealthy Portuguese Bachelor Bequeathed his Fortune to 70 Strangers 21 Apr

Wealthy Bachelor Leaves Fortune to Random Strangers

Jay Pritzker quietly built a $15 billion empire of more than 200 companies, including Hyatt Hotels Corp., and a network of 1,000 family trusts. 07 Jan

Pritzker Family Settles Dispute with $900 Million Agreement