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$330 million estate dispute sparks scrutiny of Queens Surrogate’s court procedures

A legal battle over a $330 million estate in New York has escalated into a wider controversy surrounding the functioning of the Queens Surrogate's Court. At the center of the dispute is 23-year-old ...

'I need to get my financial ducks in a row': I'm 80 with $1 million. How do I prevent my son from being hit with inheritance tax?

I'm 80 and I need to get my financial ducks in a row. I have $650,000 in investments, $250,000 in life insurance and about $150,000 equity in my home, plus good long-term-care insurance. All of this ...

4 costly financial pitfalls that hit grieving spouses. Smart steps you can take now to protect yourself from taxes, debt and income loss later

Most importantly, make a plan.