A few jurisdictions allow testators to road test their estate planning.

Focus on preventing an inadvertent end to S corp status.

First, do no harm.

Careful drafting can prevent lawsuits.

Some contrarian questions about new-fangled trust codes.

The shortcomings of traditional trust planning.

Some non-community property states are allowing individuals and families to “opt-in,” providing significant income tax benefits.

Irrevocable trusts can't be modified ... unless they can.

Pay close attention to the upcoming U.S. Supreme Court decision.

A 5.4% bump in the standard deduction and a boost to 401(k) contribution limits are among the tweaks to account for inflation.