You may want to take care of your children in your will but suspect that they would blow through their inheritance in just a few years. That’s when a spendthrift trust comes in handy. Also called a ...

Financial advisors and tax professionals seeking to help clients protect trust assets in the event of divorce, lawsuits or an extravagant heir should know the basics of a spendthrift clause.

As we prepare for the Halloween season, there are many reasons to be on edge. These fears may involve ghosts and goblins for some, while others may view estate planning as frightening. Although I have ...

“Arthur” asked one of the most frequent questions I hear from readers about one of the biggest frustrations in estate planning: “Is there some way to prevent a financially irresponsible child from ...