California, New Jersey and other governments are moving around resources on their balance sheets to lessen the burden.

There's a widening wealth gap between the old and young.

The state joins the ranks of jurisdictions offering asset-protection trusts.

Either through lack of expertise, or fear of fiduciary liability, many trustees and administrators may not be creating the most effective estate plan when it comes to investable assets.

The barriers that kept wirehouse advisors in place are rapidly dropping by the wayside.

The seven essential estate-planning tools.