The shift from attorney- to advisor-driven estate planning means firms need to upgrade their offerings — or get left behind.
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Multiple beneficiaries, layered asset structures and significant financial stakes make high-value estate plans susceptible to court challenges.
An advisor’s role doesn’t end after an inheritance.
Succession can be an intensive and emotional process
Nearly a third of US adults plan to leave a financial gift, but only a fifth expect to receive one, per Northwestern Mutual.
Even for grunt work tasks, unchecked AI use can wind up hurting relationships.
With President Trump now in his second term, estate tax policy has once again taken center stage.