5 Tips to Help You Avoid Estate Planning Scams

The Wealth Advisor’s recent article entitled “Beware of These Common Estate Planning Scams” advises you to avoid these common estate planning scams. Cold Calls Offering to Prepare Estate Plans. Scammers call and email purporting to be long lost relatives who’ve had their wallets stolen and are stranded in a foreign country. Seniors fall prey to…
How Charitable Giving Benefits the Giver

With a charitable tax deduction, you can donate to a good cause and cut your tax bill at the same time.
Single and Over 50? Estate Planning Is a Must

The population of single adults without children aged 50 and over is growing. Estate planning for single people can protect your future quality of life and carry on your wishes when you’re gone.
Estate Planning for Blended Families

Traditional, simple estate planning may not be sufficient to accomplish estate planning goals in many blended family situations.
Celebrity Estate Planning Mistakes to Avoid

If you follow celebrity news, you can’t help but get a little education about estate planning—you could fill a whole textbook with their cautionary tales.
Older Singles Can Plan to Protect Themselves

Aging solo is about those individuals who are widowed or not married, live alone and have no family or none they can count on. They are going through the last years of their lives on their own. It can be just fine until one’s health declines and the usual activities and access to friends get out of reach.
How to Pass on Family Heirlooms with Fewer Estate Battles

There are better—and often more creative—ways to plan and divide that can avoid family squabbles over cars, jewelry, furniture and household items.
Top 5 Estate Planning Nightmares You Can Avoid with a Will

In the realm of estate planning, a common adage rings true: “Failing to plan is planning to fail.” As an experienced estate planning attorney, I’ve witnessed firsthand the turmoil and heartache that can ensue when individuals neglect the crucial step of…
Crafting a Legacy of Love this Father’s Day

Congratulations, Dad! You’ve journeyed through the many stages of fatherhood, from guiding your children through their formative years to witnessing them become parents themselves. Amid all the challenges of recent times, your family has not only endured but thrived. As you reflect on these accomplishments, there’s a new horizon to consider: creating a lasting legacy of care and love for your family.
Ensuring Your Estate Plan is Current Before Traveling: A Step-by-Step Guide

Planning a trip can be exciting, but before you jet off, it’s essential to ensure that your estate plan is up-to-date. Life is unpredictable, and having a current estate plan provides peace of mind, knowing that your wishes will be honored if anything unexpected happens. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you ensure your estate plan is current before traveling.