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Unborn children and grandchildren are taking precedence over in-laws and other new arrivals as blended families raise the stakes in estate planning.

Banks are trying to clamp down on unlawful use of powers of attorney as state governments disagree on common standards. But there are ways to safeguard yourself.

Older couples are increasingly calling it quits. These are the issues to consider before breaking the knot.

Families should put these steps in place to avoid theft and fraud.

Joint ownership of a property can mean the surviving spouse gets the family home, with nothing going to the other spouse’s children.

Lawyers warn that parents are bequeathing assets that may have been sold by the time they die, creating bitter family rows.

Want to provide income to your grandkids or worried your child’s partner will walk off with part of your estate? This is what to do.

Inheritance impatience, rising costs of living and COVID-19 are contributing to an increase in attempts to extract cash, shares and property from elders.

The distinction between a general power of attorney, enduring power of attorney and an attorney are often misunderstood, according to an estate lawyer and it is important advisers know the difference.

Increasingly complex family structures are leading to more inheritance disputes between siblings.