A new study surveyed over 4,500 individuals and interviewed 16 "very wealthy families" from North America, Asia and Europe. Researchers with the study were attempting to determine what the most powerful people in the world plan to do with their fortunes. Surprisingly,...
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Month: June 2014
Protecting children’s inheritance from divorce
With roughly one in two marriages ending in divorce in the United States, it may be wise to account for this contingency in an estate plan. The following tips can help if you have children that you want to ensure receive an inheritance and do not end up giving the...
Tough times call for creative estate planning
In tough economic times, an individual may have to shelve inheritance planning for more immediate concerns, including having enough liquidity on hand to retire in comfort.In that regard, a recent article profiled a number of companies that are marketing to this very...
Without an inventory of online accounts, heirs may be confused
When it comes to monthly bill paying, chances are that many Americans utilize online bill payment services. Many banks offer an online banking option, allowing customers to pay bills and transfer funds between accounts -- without every leaving a paper trail. In...