If you have inherited potentially valuable jewelry, one of your first priorities should be having it appraised by a professional jewelry appraisal.

A life estate is property owned by an individual during their lifetime and prevents beneficiaries from selling the property before death.

Estate planning is the preparation of tasks that serve to manage an individual's asset base in the event of their incapacitation or death.

A quick estate planning guide for high-net-worth individuals to help minimize taxes and costs.

Estate planning isn’t fun, but the consequences of not doing it can be devastating for your heirs—or at least not what you intended.

Taxable estate is the portion of a deceased person's net assets subject to taxation after deductions.

Estate-planning books help plan the future of your estate. We researched the best options for you, including overall guides, useful checklists, books to protect against abuse and scams, and ways to avoid probate.

Vesting is a legal term common to employer-provided benefits that means to give or earn a right to a present or future payment, asset, or benefit.

The tax reform enacted at the end of 2017 will have a far-reaching impact on many areas of tax and financial planning.

Sibling disputes over a parent's estate can be lengthy and expensive, but there are steps that can be taken to avoid conflict.