Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Ebony Howard is a certified public ...

As a financial advisor, you will have clients who are doctors, lawyers, accountants, or real estate agents. There are the top four professions that attract lawsuits when they make costly mistakes. If ...

As we age, many of us will need some form of long-term care, whether at home or in a facility. With nursing home costs ...

Question: I understand that when you set up a trust, the assets that are in the name of the trust are protected from lawsuits and creditors. If this is so, it seems like that in today’s litigious ...

Editor’s note: This is part 16 — and the final article — of a series about the fundamental principles of using trusts and LLCs in estate planning, asset protection and tax planning. The effectiveness ...

Navigating the labyrinth of asset protection can be daunting. HR is not just a bystander but a vital educator in safeguarding an employee's hard-earned wealth. This narrative often orbits around two ...

Offshore trusts can be a smart and secure way of protecting your assets and safeguarding your wealth against potential creditors and legal claims. For many Americans over age 50, building and ...

Editor’s note: This is part four of an ongoing series about using trusts and LLCs in estate planning, asset protection and tax planning. The effectiveness of these powerful tools — especially for ...