But they worry about U.S. financial literacy and estate readiness.

The world’s 500 richest people added $1.8 trillion to their combined net worth last year, lifting the total to $7.6 trillion.

Getting access to online accounts post-death is critical.

A fundamental duty owed to the beneficiaries.

Factors to consider to meet your clients’ long-term needs.

Individual trustees are at the most risk for lawsuits and liability.

Acceptance and management by executors and trustees.

A roundup of significant court cases.

Where the worlds of special purpose acquisition companies and carried interest wealth transfer structuring collide.