
Avoid the Survivor’s Tax Penalty After the Death of a Spouse
Losing a spouse is emotionally devastating. However, many surviving partners also face an unexpected financial blow in the form of higher taxes.

Losing a spouse is emotionally devastating. However, many surviving partners also face an unexpected financial blow in the form of higher taxes.

Survivor benefits can be complex, even if you don’t think you have a complicated financial situation.

A premarital agreement offers older couples a thoughtful way to protect assets, clarify financial expectations and strengthen trust before saying ‘I do.’

Blended families face unique estate planning risks—without clear documents and careful planning, inheritance conflicts between spouses and children are almost inevitable.

Later-in-life marriages bring unique financial and legal challenges. A post-nuptial agreement can protect both spouses, while preserving family assets and expectations.

Safeguard your married child’s inheritance with trusts, prenuptial agreements and postnuptial agreements.

The death of a spouse leaves a long list of things to do, all while you’re grieving. It can be tough to know exactly what to tackle first.

Women typically live longer than men, so they should prepare for a ‘second retirement,’ often with different needs and associated costs.

Estate planning and divorce are intricate processes, each filled with legal nuances and detailed accounting (to say nothing of the emotions involved).

Getting married in middle age or beyond, is not only a significant personal milestone, it’s also one of the biggest financial decisions of your life.