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.
What Will Happen to O.J. Simpson’s Assets?
The public is now likely to get a closer look at Simpson’s finances, and the families are likely to have a better shot at collecting—if there is anything to collect.
How Younger Adults Take Charge of Estate Planning
Recent anecdotal trends show a new, positive shift among millennials and Gen-Z individuals. According to a recent article from Forbes, “Why Gen-Z Is Suddenly Creating Wills And Trusts—And You Should Too,” within recent months, more and more millennials and Gen-Zers who are being told to create an estate plan are actually going ahead and doing so.
Should I Ask Mom and Pop about Their Finances?
There are now more than 70 million Baby Boomers in the U.S. However, millions of adult children may not be prepared to make important decisions about their parents’ future if necessary, because of a lack of knowledge about their parents’ finances.
What Does an Elder Law Attorney Do?
Estate Planning may not be something you necessarily WANT to think about, but it could protect your interests and wishes long after you are gone.
