Markets can sometimes wobble on the heels of economic or geopolitical upheaval. When deciding how you’ll respond, remember the big picture.

Are your investments piled together with no rhyme nor reason? Take a step back and see why it helps to be organized.

Historically, some very smart people haven’t been very smart about estate management. Done properly, estate management can provide a clear direction to heirs. Done poorly, it can lead to confusion and discord. Here are some wise—and not-so-wise—strategies the rich and famous have employed to manage their estates.

The tax code is so complex that, if tax compliance were an industry, it would employ more than three million full-time workers. Taxes can have a big impact on your finances. Take a quick look at the history of taxes, the tax-management process, and who pays what in taxes.

How do you make investment choices? Are your decisions based on rational analysis or are they driven by emotion?

A will may be only one of the documents you need—and one factor to consider—when it comes to managing your estate.