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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...
Year-End Tax Planning Starts Now: 8 Things To Do Now to Lower Your 2023 Taxes – Part 2
Last week we looked at four different ways to lower your tax liability for 2023, from adjusting...
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,...
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...
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...
10 Life Events That Signal It’s Time to Review Your Estate Plan – Part 1
Maybe you thought that creating a Will or Trust is something you can do once and then your family...
Awakened Planning: How to Talk About Estate Planning at Your Family Reunion
July is National Family Reunion Month and the perfect time to reconnect with family from near and...
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,...
Vacation Ready: Essential Legal Preparations for a Worry-Free Getaway
Vacations are a time to relax, unwind, and create beautiful memories with your loved ones. But...
Have a Trust? How the Corporate Transparency Act Affects You
Get ready for an interesting twist in the world of legal and business news. You may already be...
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...
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,...
Create a Stronger Blended Family Through Estate Planning
Blended families were once considered “non-traditional” families, but today, blended families are...
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...
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,...