It happens all too often: An individual takes the time to make difficult decisions, implement estate planning strategies, establish a trust—all the right things. Yet, following the person’s death, the estate is still subject to probate and assets pass to unintended heirs. What went wrong?
Make it a tradition: Start the year with a family financial meeting
Did you know that only about half of U.S. adults can correctly answer basic questions about everyday money decisions? That gap in financial confidence can show up at any age, which is why an annual family conversation about finances is especially worthwhile. A simple...




