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Why “Just a Will” Is Never Enough
When you think of estate planning, a Will is usually the first thing that comes to mind. In fact, most people who contact me tell me they...


Create a Stronger Blended Family Through Estate Planning
Blended families were once considered “non-traditional” families, but today, blended families are becoming just as common as non-blended...


4 Ways to Use AI to Make Life Easier for You and Your Family
Whether you’re turning on the news or scrolling through Instagram, it’s hard not to hear about AI technology, so this week I wanted to...


Leaving Your Pet in Your Will Won’t Protect Them – Do This Instead
If you’re a pet owner, you know the special bond that exists between you and your pets, and to many pet owners, our furry friends aren’t...


Stephen “tWitch” Boss Dies Without a Will
Stephen Laurel Boss, also known as “tWitch,” was an American DJ, hip-hop dancer, choreographer, television producer, and actor whose...


3 Simple Mistakes That Can Derail Your Estate Plan
If you’re tempted to use a DIY estate planning service or have already created a plan you aren’t 100% confident in, be sure to read how...


Top 5 Questions To Consider Before Hiring A Lawyer For Your Estate Planning Needs
I know discussing topics like death, incapacity, and other potentially frightening life events, with someone like me, an estate planning...


Why Everyone Needs to Keep Their Estate Plan Updated
As the world and its laws continue to evolve, everyone needs to keep their estate plans up to date. An estate plan is a set of documents,...


Obtaining A Power Of Attorney For Elderly Parents
Making important decisions for aging parents can be a challenging task, but power of attorney (POA) can provide peace of mind and clarity...


Your Rights As The Parent Of A Young Adult — What You Need To Know When A Medical Crisis Hits
As a parent, you are quite accustomed to managing your children's legal and medical affairs, as circumstances require. If your child...


Estate Planning Before You Travel: Why It’s Critically Important
Vacations can be the perfect opportunity to relax, disconnect from work and responsibilities, and enjoy your spouse, partner, kids’ or...


Keep the Government and Lawsuit Happy Opportunists Away From Your Children’s Inheritance
If you have a current estate plan, I'll bet you plan to leave your assets to your children outright and unprotected by age 35, or maybe a...


Will Your Estate Plan Work When Your Family Needs It?
Like most people, you likely think estate planning is just one more task to check off your life’s endless “to-do” list. You can shop...


Before You Agree to Be a Trustee, Read This!
Being asked by a loved one to serve as Trustee for their Trust upon their death can be quite an honor, but it’s also a significant...


Cheap Estate Plans Can Cause Costly Problems
In most cases, from the most sophisticated business people with the highest net worth to those just starting in the workforce and on...


Mistakes Made On Life Insurance Beneficiary Designations
Investing in life insurance is a foundational part of estate planning, and when done right it’s a primary way to say “I love you” to your...


Revocable Living Trust Or Irrevocable Trust: Which One Is Right For You?
You’ve probably heard you need a trust to keep your family out of court and maybe out of conflict in the event of your death or...


Why Every Adult Needs A Living Will
When it comes to estate planning and wills, you have a variety of options for legal documents. The most common of these options is a...


What Happens To Your Debt When You Die?
Maybe you’ve wondered about your own debt or perhaps your parent’s debt—what happens to that debt when you (or they) die? Well, it...


3 Essential Questions to Ask Before Creating Your Will Online
If you are looking to create your last will and testament, or will, online, you’ll find dozens of websites that let you prepare a variety...
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