The benefits, pitfalls and practical issues to consider.

Charles A. Redd warns attorneys who advise trustees to consult the relevant standards set forth by the Model Rules of Professional Conduct.

Legal editor Anna Sulkin discusses this month's cover.

Editor in Chief Susan R. Lipp discusses this month's issue.

The unintended consequences of estate planning on future generations—and what to do about it.

How to break the taboo.

Leading practices to prepare for natural disasters or other crises.

Have the giving strategies of family offices changed?

How to emerge from the upheaval.