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What You Must Know About Your Right to Your Spouse’s Retirement Benefits
If you’re part of a blended family (meaning you are married with children from a prior marriage in...
Transition to Adulthood: What Happens Legally When My Child Turns 18?
Soon after the challenges of puberty and the excitement of high school, an even larger milestone...
The Scary Truth: Naming Godparents Does Not Create Legal Guardians
As a parent, your top priority is the well-being and future of your children. You plan for their...
Year-End Tax Planning Starts Now: 8 Things To Do Now to Lower Your 2023 Taxes – Part 1
It might seem a bit early to think about your 2023 taxes, but as the year draws to a close, it's...
Got Minor Kids? 3 Instances When Your Estate Plan Must Include A Kids Protection Plan®
As a parent, you have probably thought about the importance of naming permanent legal guardians...
From ‘I Do’ to ‘What If’: Estate Planning Must-Do’s for Newlyweds – Part 2
Getting married and starting a new chapter in your life is an exciting time. It’s also a time that...
From ‘I Do’ to ‘What If’: Estate Planning Must-Do’s for Newlyweds – Part 1
Wedding season is winding down, and if you are a newlywed or are planning to tie the knot soon,...
Got Intellectual Property? Include It In Your Estate Plan
You don’t have to be a famous producer or household name to own intellectual property. If you...
AARP and The Red Cross Celebrate Make-A-Will Month, But Here’s What They Didn’t Tell You
August is National Make-A-Will Month and you may have received an advertisement in your inbox or...
Can You Rely on Legal Insurance for Your Estate Plan?
As the need for affordable legal services becomes even more important in today’s world, it's...
Don’t Send Your Kids Back to School Without These Documents
As summer comes to a close, and back-to-school excitement fills the air, there is one crucial task...
Estate Planning Pitfalls – 3 Mistakes That Could Make Your Estate Plan Worthless
Including a Trust as part of your estate plan is a smart decision. It allows you to avoid probate,...
Want to Grow Wealth? Warren Buffet’s Unexpected Investment Advice
If you are going to take investment and estate planning advice from anyone, Warren Buffett is...
Create a Stronger Blended Family Through Estate Planning
Blended families were once considered “non-traditional” families, but today, blended families are...
Famous TV Producer Stephen “tWitch” Boss Dies Without a Will
Stephen Laurel Boss, also known as “tWitch,” was an American DJ, hip-hop dancer, choreographer,...
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...
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,...
Estate Planning Before You Travel: Why It’s Critically Important
Vacations can be the perfect opportunity to relax, disconnect from work and responsibilities, and...
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...