My sister just died and left me as the trustee for my 12-year-old nephew’s $100,000 inheritance. It’s a lot of responsibility — what do I do first?

The death of a family member is always challenging and evokes difficult emotions for everyone involved. Unfortunately, tax problems brought on by a trust can sometimes be one of the stressors. Because ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Matthew F. Erskine is a trusts and estates attorney. The FDIC has issued final regulations that, as of April 1, 2024, will change ...