Estate Planning

If you inherit a house, stocks, or other property, you generally do not owe federal income tax simply because you received it. Taxes may come into play later if you sell the property for more than its adjusted tax basis. Fortunately,...

When someone dies, their property, debts, and final affairs are sorted out through a legal process called probate. Many families choose to hire a probate attorney to guide them through the process. Others decide to handle it themselves. Both paths...

Turning 18 is a milestone worth celebrating, but it comes with legal boundaries that most families often don't anticipate until they run into them.

For several years after the death of Tony Hsieh, the estate proceeded under the assumption that no will had been found. Then, in 2025, a priority mail envelope arrived at a Nevada law firm. Inside was a seven-page document dated...

Financial infidelity is often associated with secret credit cards, hidden debt, or undisclosed spending. But it can also involve one of a couple's most important long-term assets: retirement savings.

Choosing a family member to serve as your executor can be cost-effective, but the role is time-consuming and can strain relationships. Having a lawyer as your executor can add expertise and neutrality, but you should understand the full fee structure...

Ted Turner has passed away at the age of 87. With his death comes the question that follows many high-profile estates: who gets the money? For Turner, however, alternately known as a visionary, trailblazer, rabble-rouser, and do-gooder, the answer may be more...

If you use a public AI to brainstorm your will or summarize your attorney's advice, you are voluntarily disclosing your private intentions to a third-party platform that can collect, store, and potentially share your data.

Current laws don't stop artificial intelligence (AI) from resurrecting your voice and image after death. Learn about five traps in estate planning and how to protect your digital self.