Battle over $275M Jimmy Buffett estate heads to Florida appeals court

Jimmy Buffett’s widow, Jane, has appealed a Palm Beach County judge’s order allowing a co-trustee to use $2 million from the trust for legal fees.

'What if we bought a duplex?': Divorced couple buys a home to make life easier for their son. Why purchasing property with an ex can be a smart move

While this arrangement can work, it may not be a great fit for every divorced couple.

Estate taxes could reduce your kids' inheritance after you die. Here’s how to minimize those taxes and maximize what you leave to loved ones

Having a paid-off home when you die could tip you over the estate-tax threshold in many states.