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?
Don’t worry, be happy? Worry a little, but let the data and facts guide and calm
Less than a month to go before “halftime” in 2026 and, so far, global equity returns are solidly good. The S&P 500 has advanced almost 11% in price through May, while the small cap laden Russell 2000 index has surged almost 18% in price. On the international...
