Learning that a member of your family is dying is often the most devastating news a family can receive. This article shares 8 tips for coping with a terminal diagnosis. 10 Jun

Coping with a Loved One’s Terminal Diagnosis: 8 Tips for Families

An Oregon woman —who "could not be contacted about the money despite numerous attempts to reach her"— died homeless, unaware she was entitled to over $800,000 in inheritance. 04 Jun

Woman Dies Homeless Unaware of $800k Inheritance

Open Family Conversation About Your Will with a Focus on Charities | Charitable Bequests | Estate Planning | Estates Gone Wrong 29 Apr

Open Family Conversation About Your Will with a Focus on Charities

If you’ve unexpectedly taken over legal guardianship of a minor or disabled person, you may be scrambling to figure out what your next steps should be... 21 Nov

What to Do When You Unexpectedly Become a Guardian

Executor of a Family Estate? How to Avoid Infighting over Inherited Wealth | Curated Content | Family Disputes | Estates Gone Wrong 12 Nov

Executor of a Family Estate? How to Avoid Infighting over Inherited Wealth

Family Conflict Results in Long-Term Estate Litigation over Secret Trust and Mutual Wills Agreement | Family Disputes | Estates Gone Wrong 09 Sep

Family Conflict Results in Long-Term Estate Litigation

Disinheriting a child can tear a family apart, if —revealed only after the parent in question has died— it comes as a surprise. Much of this conflict can be avoided if the parent in question has a candid conversation with family members in advance. 16 Apr

Disinheriting a Child Shouldn’t Take Your Family By Surprise!

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

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

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