How to effectively transfer wealth—including that which is tied up in illiquid but valuable collectibles—to family, other beneficiaries and charitable organizations; how to establish trusts (and oversee trustees) and other estate planning vehicles.
The Bakal Estate
Richard Bakal doesn’t trust most trustees—and for good reason. Charged with overseeing the wealth generated by his parents, the 79-year-old devised an elaborate strategy to ensure his family’s fortune is maintained, not squandered. more »
Cautionary Tales
Estate-plan disasters that shatter families and squander wealth make headlines all too often. more »
The Maytag Estate
As residential subdivisions and big-box retailers pressed Colorado’s open spaces on all sides, Russ Maytag sought a way to protect his beloved 3,000-acre working cattle ranch for posterity. more »
Beachfront Benefactor
I inherited my family’s beach home last year when my mother passed away. It is worth at least $10 million, and as a new mom who would prefer to stay at home, that is money I could use right now. more »
Overseas Entanglements
The U.S. tax regime poses a host of estate planning dilemmas for foreigners who marry U.S. citizens. more »
Insurance Conundrum
Under current federal estate tax law, the first $2 million in your estate is exempt from estate tax, but anything in excess of this amount is subject to federal estate tax at rates as high as 46 percent. more »