An estate plan helps you make sure that your property and assets are managed and distributed to your heirs according to your wishes. Here is an overview of 4 essential documents for proper estate planning.

A well-constructed estate plan reduces stress and legal hassles for your family. It also gives them direction if you’re incapacitated. And there are other benefits too, says Boston Private’s Gerald Baker, J.D.

When you need cash, what’s the best course of action? If you’re tempted to reach for a credit card to get the cash you need, you may want to reconsider. There may be better ways to meet your personal liquidity needs.

Talking about money with your spouse can get stressful, even if your relationship is on solid ground. Here are some ideas to keep those conversations on the right track—and leave your “emotional baggage” behind.

Whether you delegate tax preparation or do it yourself, you still need all the right documents in time to meet your filing deadline. Learn when to expect the most common forms and how to send them safely.

Whatever the reason you’re seeking to buy a second or permanent home in Florida, how do you choose the one that’s best for your situation? “Consider the practical and emotional value of the property—as well as its cost and location—before you take the plunge,” says Charles Nilsen, at Boston Private.

In today’s highly competitive real estate market, many buyers are finding that the only way to get the home of their dreams — and not come away as a disappointed runner-up — is to make a cash offer. Learn what’s behind the trend and how to decide if a cash offer is the right strategy for you.

If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to de-stress your life by taking better care of yourself —eating better, exercising more, improving relationships, and/or practicing “mindfulness” or yoga —why not include a few stress-busting goals for your money and fiscal fitness too?

If you’ll be claiming a 2017 federal income tax deduction for the gifts you make to charity this season, here are a few things to remember.

While the proposed federal tax reform plan making its way through Congress isn’t likely to change anything for this tax year, there are plenty of moves you can make before Dec. 29 to help reduce your 2017 tax bill. Here’s a quick list of ten tax topics to review with your financial and tax advisor before year end.