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Creating a Trust in Your Will vs. Creating a Living Trust: Part 2
Last week, we covered how it works when you create a trust through your will. This week, I'll show...
Creating a Trust in Your Will vs. Creating a Living Trust: Part 1
You've probably heard that trusts help families avoid probate court and protect assets for the...
Why Quick and Simple Estate Plan Reviews Don’t Exist
When someone calls an estate planning attorney asking for a "quick look" at their documents, the...
Understanding Inheritance Taxes: What You and Your Beneficiaries Need to Know
When planning for your death, there’s one issue you may not have thought about, but is so...
What Happens to Your Debt When You Die?
It's a question I hear often: if I die with debt, will my family be stuck paying it off? The short...
Where Will You Live and How Will You Get and Pay For Care As You Age? A Legal and Practical Guide
If you're planning for your own future or helping aging parents, understanding options for living...
Frozen Accounts, Court Delays, and Grief: What Happens in the Probate Process
Your mom told you not to worry; she had everything handled. You were her power of attorney,...
Accidental Death at 39: Here’s What You Need to Know
Michael Duarte had everything to live for. At 39, the popular food influencer was building his...
Caring for Aging Parents: How to Protect Relationships and Plan Ahead
When adult siblings come together to care for aging parents, something unexpected often happens....
Honoring Your Sacrifice: Estate Planning Essentials for Military Families
Every year in November, the nation pauses to honor the courage and sacrifice of those who’ve...
Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples: Protecting the Life You’ve Built Together
You’ve built a life with someone you love - sharing a home, experiences, and maybe even finances -...
Why You Don’t Want a Consultation, But a Family Wealth Planning Session Instead
A typical consultation with an estate planning lawyer may look like this: you meet, you answer...
Why It Matters to Your Loved Ones That You Work With the Right Lawyer
When someone you love dies, grief hits hard enough. But imagine adding legal chaos, confusing...
The Surprising Connection Between Meal Planning and Estate Planning Done the Right Way
My colleague told me a story recently. Her son moved into his first apartment at college and had...
The $1.5 Million Estate Planning Mistake You Can’t Afford to Make
Picture this: You and your spouse spend decades building a successful business, accumulating...
When Every Dollar Counts: How Labor Day Reminds Us That Life & Legacy Planning Is More Essential Than Ever
Labor Day has always been about honoring the American worker—the people who build our communities,...
100 Heirs, $17 Billion, and 1 Big Estate Plan: What You Can Learn from a Tech Billionaire
Imagine you’re worth $17 billion and have over 100 biological children—some born through...
The Missing Will Mystery: How Zappos CEO’s Estate Chaos Could Have Been Avoided
Imagine this: You've built a business empire worth hundreds of millions of dollars, transformed a...
Why Business Owners Deserve More Than an Easy or Cheap Estate Plan
Picture this: you've just set up your estate plan using a quick and easy online DIY form or a...