The following is a fictitious account, with fictitious names, but one that, nevertheless, could be true.Stephen Smith married three times. He had a daughter, Sara, with his first wife, two sons and a..

When Congress adjourned in early August, little was clear regarding the future of the federal estate tax. Both chambers went into recess until after Labor Day. In recent months the focus had shifted ..

Very often a retiring founder's chief concern is how to orchestrate the conveyance of a successful business while, at the same time, keeping peace in the family. Although each business and family is u..

Investing and managing your various assets wisely are but means to a very important goal: financial security for yourself and your family. There are many issues associated with meeting that goal, and ..

In a February 10 speech before the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, D.C., Senate Majority Leader William H. Frist (R-Tenn.) stated that he plans to bring legislation to the floo..