Q: Recently, the terms ‘contribution rate’ and ‘contributory share’ have frequently appeared in court dramas and variety shows dealing with divorce and inheritance. Are these two words the same, or ...

Prenuptial agreements are the cornerstone of protecting family wealth. Even without a prenup, however, the structure of an estate plan can help keep wealth in the family. This article is part of "The ...

Divorce is a major financial risk. Early offshore asset protection can preserve wealth before courts, costs, and forced ...

Divorce can complicate estate planning (among other things). The good news is that your ex is automatically cut out of your will in most states. “Under New York law, once a divorce is finalized, your ...

Dear Mr. Premack: My husband and I always liked our nephew. We have no children of our own, and have our nephew inheriting in our current Estate Plan. However, he just married a woman neither of us ...

The Supreme Court has ruled a retired banker who gave his wife nearly £80m to avoid paying inheritance tax, will not have to split that money with her equally following a divorce. Five judges ...

Don't want to leave a legacy of family bickering and acrimony? Below are eight of the most common inheritance mistakes and how to prevent them in the future.