As more and more boomers reach retirement age, trillions of dollars in family wealth are going to be transferred from older to younger generations. But many heirs (and their advisors) are not prepared.
There are several issues that should be addressed quickly whether your expected windfall is from an inheritance, a business sale, a large bonus, or winning the lottery. Below, we share five crucial steps:
The price of a college education has risen dramatically over the last few decades – in many cases far beyond the rate of inflation.
Your parents are updating their wills and possibly their trust documents, and they ask you a huge question: “Will you be the executor of our estate?” You may be honored and flattered that they trust you enough to give you that responsibility, but you may also be petrified because you do not know what it entails, and it sounds like it could be too much responsibility.