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Closing the Estate Planning Gender Gap March 9, 2026

You have probably heard of the gender pay gap. But there is also another common disparity: the estate planning gender gap. Although the two are interrelated to some extent—earning less than men puts women on an unequal path to investment and retirement savings, and women ...

Closing the Estate Planning Gender Gap March 9, 2026
You have probably heard of the gender pay gap. But there is also another common disparity: the estate planning gender gap. Although the two are interrelated to some extent—earning less than men puts ...
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Estate Planning for Couples with a Noncitizen Spouse March 2, 2026
Noncitizen spouses are treated differently than US citizen spouses for estate and gift tax purposes. They do not get the unlimited marital deduction. Married US citizen spouses can generally transfer ...
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Estate Planning After a Serious Diagnosis February 23, 2026
Five words no one ever wants to hear from their doctor are “Get your affairs in order.” Unfortunately, 76 percent of Americans do not have a will, and it often requires a chronic disease, terminal ...
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How to Prevent Family Disputes Over Sentimental Items February 16, 2026
Personal items accumulated over our lifetimes may be left in estate planning limbo when we pass away. You may have kept many personal effects and everyday items more for sentimental reasons than for ...
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Essential Estate Planning Before a Medical Procedure February 9, 2026
Receiving news that you need major surgery is never easy. Preparing for work absences, planning for childcare and household responsibilities, and understanding the procedure itself and your recovery ...
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How to Discuss Estate Plans with Your Aging Parents February 2, 2026
Beyond the practical purpose of transferring assets and reducing taxes, an estate plan reflects love, responsibility, and values. That emotional heaviness may be part of why many families avoid the ...
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