Katharine Paljug is a financial writer and editor with over a decade of industry experience. Her writing has covered nearly every aspect of the financial world, from investing in forex to paying for ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ashley L. Case, J.D., LL.M., writes about tax and estate planning. Our generous host has planned a festive gathering for her eager ...

Per stirpes is a legal term used in the law governing inheritance and estate. It is a designation that decrees how the assets of a testator (person making the will) will be distributed when a ...