Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. William Arruda covers personal branding, leadership, and careers. When you hear the word afterlife, it likely conjures up thoughts ...

Leaving a legacy involves passing down values, wisdom, and history to future generations. Key steps include clarifying personal values, establishing financial and educational foundations, and ...

While many use the terms “estate planning” and “legacy planning” interchangeably, the former refers to the transfer of assets and personal belongings following someone’s death, whereas the latter ...

Yarilet Perez is an experienced multimedia journalist and fact-checker with a Master of Science in Journalism. She has worked in multiple cities covering breaking news, politics, education, and more.

The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. BY Beth Jannery Writing a ...

Muhammad Anas Ali is a young entrepreneur who has defied the conventional norms to carve out his path to success, and now he wants to share his knowledge with others. Ali is only 24 years old, but he ...

When most people think of legacy planning, they think of wills, trusts, and financial inheritances. But according to Tiana Ronstadt—financial planning expert and founder of Power Women Investing—a ...

Most of us avoid thinking about death. We diligently plan for retirement, careers, and even vacations, yet the most significant event of all—our own mortality—is often left to chance. We all yearn for ...

It’s understandable to avoid thinking about the tasks that need to be done before you die, but doing so can make things significantly easier for the people you love. Grief is hard enough without your ...

I founded my company in 2015 in a male-dominated industry. My vision was equality. I wanted my legacy to be one of treating employees equally and creating benefits that recognized the importance of ...