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

The combination of economic and emotional systems create challenges.

Avoid tax traps that get in the way of a successful gift.

Take steps to help clients reduce the risk of disclosing private information.

This concept gets a new lease on life.

Optimize the global balance sheet.

Bridge the information gap when managing the liquidity for global families.

How longevity and changing family dynamics can make sprinkle trusts more complex.

How to get extra tax savings from the sale of QSB stock.

Charles A. Redd compares portability to the traditional credit shelter trust model.