If you live in a community property state, it is critical that separate property assets be titled and handled correctly or ...

As you or your parents get older, it's natural to start thinking about the future and the financial impact of long-term care. Many people worry that nursing home costs and medical expenses could ...

Many retirees go to nursing homes as their needs increase, creating a dilemma for protecting their wealth. A revocable trust ...

Picture this: You're sitting down to lunch with an extremely successful prospect and you're hitting it off. He has amassed a net worth of millions and would make a valuable client. You think you've ...

As a financial advisor, you will have clients who are doctors, lawyers, accountants, or real estate agents. There are the top four professions that attract lawsuits when they make costly mistakes. If ...

Parents in second marriages may want to leave assets to their own children while ensuring that stepchildren do not inherit. When stepchildren inherit, it can create resentment leading to legal ...

Economic downturns put client assets at risk as market declines, business stress, and job losses can reduce portfolio values. During these times, advisors need to come up with practical steps to help ...

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