Estate Management Checklist

Estate Management Checklist

Is your estate in order? This short quiz may help you assess your overall strategy. Do you have a will? A will enables you to specify who you want to inherit your property and other assets. A will also enables you to name a guardian for your minor children. Do you...
A Brief History of Estate Taxes

A Brief History of Estate Taxes

Federal estate taxes have been a source of funding for the federal government almost since the U.S. was founded. In 1797, Congress instituted a system of federal stamps that were required on all wills offered for probate when property (land, homes) was transferred...