If you want your family’s money to last, you need to know what these millionaires missed. The right habits make all the difference... 09 Aug

Making Your Family’s Money Last: Start Teaching Habits Now

Spendthrift trusts help ensure that beneficiaries can’t squander their inheritance. They can also serve to protect assets from creditors. Rather than allowing the beneficiary to receive a lump sum, the trustee releases the money incrementally. 07 Aug

Spendthrift Trusts: What Are They and How Do They Work?

Many Americans will need long-term care (LTC) at some point, but not everyone may understand what it really involves. These statistics illustrate the importance of long-term care and planning... 07 Aug

Long-Term Care Statistics 2025: The Importance of Planning

Whether you own a family business, hold employee stock options, or maintain a diverse portfolio, professional guidance ensures your stock investments benefit your chosen beneficiaries exactly as you intend. Don't leave the future of your valuable corporate stock to chance... 06 Aug

Corporate Stock Requires Special Attention in Your Estate Plan

The recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act brings major changes to the U.S. tax system and some of those changes create important estate planning opportunities for Canadians who own property or investments in the United States. 05 Aug

U.S. Estate Tax Planning for Canadians with Cross-Border Assets

As the development of AI technology accelerates... Experts in estate planning say being proactive with clients about their wishes and how they want their legacy handled can help prevent the creation of unwanted posthumous AI facsimiles. 04 Aug

Posthumous AI Avatars: Estate Planning Needs to Adapt

Trusts let you control how and when your assets are passed on. The stipulations you outline in the trust can help your beneficiaries use it wisely. 01 Aug

Comprehensive Guide to the Many Different Types of Trusts

No one ever plans to be sick or disabled. Yet, planning for the future can make all the difference in an emergency and at the end-of-life. Being prepared and having important documents in a single place can give you peace of mind, help ensure your wishes are honored, and ease the burden on your loved ones. 01 Aug

Comprehensive Checklist: Getting Your Affairs in Order

Learn how to establish a trust fund that supports your child's future success. Discover practical steps and essential tips. 28 Jul

Life Events: How to Set Up Trust Fund for Your Child

Dealing with the loss of a loved one is overwhelming, and the complexity of probate court can add to the stress. Clear communication about fee responsibility allows families to focus on honoring their loved one’s wishes... 26 Jul

Probate Attorney Fees: Who Covers These Costs?

The things that matter most aren’t always in a bank account— "The $2 Million Lawsuit That Started Over Grandma’s Lasagna Recipe"... 24 Jul

Siblings Battle Over Rights to Grandma’s Lasagna Recipe

Accessing a deceased loved one's digital accounts is a complex issue, often resulting in legal battles and emotional distress for families. Advocates continue to push for clearer policies and legal frameworks to address the challenges of digital inheritance... 22 Jul

Accessing a Deceased Loved One’s Digital Accounts