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Understanding Your Right to Information After the Death of a Relative

January 8, 2025
After a relative's death, beneficiaries have rights to information about the estate, including accessing the will and understanding asset distribution. A probate lawyer can guide you through the process, protect your rights and resolve disputes to ensure that the estate is managed fairly and transparently.
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How Transparency in Estate Planning Prevents Family Conflict

January 6, 2025
Warren Buffett emphasizes transparency in estate planning, urging families to discuss wills before signing. Open conversations prevent misunderstandings, clarify roles and strengthen bonds.
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Three Key Steps for Estate Planning When You Don’t Have Children

January 2, 2025
It gets a lot more complicated if you can’t count on a child to be a caregiver, or to make major decisions.
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Avoiding Surprises and Complications in Your Estate Plan

December 30, 2024
Avoid surprises in your estate plan by addressing potential conflicts early. Open communication, clear beneficiary designations and tools like living trusts help prevent disputes and delays.
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How to Avoid Estate Planning Mistakes in 2025

December 26, 2024
If these things get overlooked, you risk leaving your loved ones with extra challenges during what’s already a tough time.
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How to Avoid a Will Contest in Six Steps

December 23, 2024
Good communication together with strategies like no-contest clauses and competency verification can help you avoid a will contest.
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Make Life Easier for Heirs: Get Your Estate Organized

December 20, 2024
It’s easy to put off doing many of these things. However, get them done, and your heirs will be thankful you did.
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How to Transfer a Vehicle Title after a Loved One's Passing

December 18, 2024
Understanding probate, gathering necessary documents and navigating state-specific processes can ensure smooth vehicle title transfers.
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Understanding Estate Planning for Military Families: Survivor Benefits, VA Pension Eligibility and More

December 16, 2024
Estate planning for military families involves unique benefits like survivor pensions, VA support and tools to protect loved ones and maintain financial stability after a servicemember’s passing.
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How a Serious Diagnosis Changes Estate Planning

December 13, 2024
Why we might drag our feet over some of the most important financial decisions.
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What are the Top Estate Planning Mistakes?

December 11, 2024
Estate planning is essential for families who want to secure financial stability and build generational wealth.
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The Risks of DIY Wills: Why Legal Guidance Matters

December 9, 2024
DIY wills may seem affordable. However, mistakes in witnessing or unclear instructions can lead to costly probate and disputes, leaving your loved ones burdened.
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Probate for Real Estate in Multiple States: Managing Assets

December 6, 2024
Managing real estate in multiple states can complicate probate. However, with the right estate plan, you can help your family avoid the extra time, cost and stress.
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Leaving Inheritance to Estranged Family Members: What Should You Consider?

December 4, 2024
Leaving an inheritance to estranged family members can create more harm than good.  However, understanding your options can help you make a decision that brings peace.
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Six Assets to Keep Out of an Estate Plan

December 2, 2024
By carefully considering what to include in your estate plan—and what to leave out—you can help your family avoid unnecessary conflict and heartache.
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How Professionals Use Estate Planning

November 29, 2024
Estate planning is essential for professionals looking to secure their financial legacy and protect their assets.
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Can You Revoke an Irrevocable Trust? What the Murdoch Media Empire Teaches Us

November 27, 2024
Murdoch’s succession plan sheds light on whether an irrevocable trust can truly be changed, revealing key insights for estate planning.
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Estate Planning for Families with Internationally Adopted Children: What You Need to Know

November 25, 2024
Estate planning ensures that your internationally adopted child is fully protected, providing financial stability and legal security for their future.
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What Is Needed for End-of-Life Planning?

November 22, 2024
To ensure that you don’t become a burden to your family as you approach the end of your life, planning is essential.
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Proactive Legal Strategies for Cognitive Decline

November 20, 2024
Legal tools like power of attorney and healthcare directives are essential in forming a proactive legal strategy for cognitive decline.
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Can You Protect Your Heirs’ Inheritance from Creditors with Trusts?

November 18, 2024
Learn how trusts can protect your heirs' inheritance from creditors and safeguard your family's financial future.
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Why Is a Special Needs Trust Important for Your Child's Future?

November 15, 2024
Learn how a special needs trust can protect your child's benefits, while providing long-term financial security.
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Estate Planning for a Child with Addiction: Structuring Inheritance

November 13, 2024
Protect your child's future by creating a trust that supports their recovery, while safeguarding their inheritance.
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Managing Debt After a Loved One's Death: What You Need to Know

November 11, 2024
Learn how a probate attorney can help you manage a loved one's debts after their passing.
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How Does Estate Planning Protect Couples with Big Age Gaps?

November 8, 2024
Relationships with significant age gaps come with unique rewards and challenges, especially for couples discussing how to manage their estate later in life.
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Here’s When You Need to Update Your Will

November 6, 2024
You need to keep it up-to-date and make changes after certain events occur to ensure that your assets will be distributed according to your wishes when you pass.
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Estate Planning for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: What You Need to Know

November 4, 2024
Explore legal options like guardianship and grandparent power of attorney to ensure the well-being of grandchildren you're raising.
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Why Gen Z Needs to Pay Attention to Estate Planning

November 1, 2024
The sooner you plan for how you want to disburse your assets after you’re gone, the better, even if you’re still building yours.
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Understanding Fiduciaries: Their Roles and Responsibilities

October 30, 2024
Learn the importance of the fiduciary and how a trustee serving in this role protects your assets and loved ones.
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How Do I Leave an Inheritance to My Child but Not Their Spouse?

October 28, 2024
Safeguard your married child’s inheritance with trusts, prenuptial agreements and postnuptial agreements.
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Why Does Young Family Need an Estate Plan?

October 25, 2024
Since a will can be customized to fit the exact needs and desires of a family, there’s no need to leave the future financial stability and personal wellbeing of young children up to the state.
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What's the Difference Between an Heir and a Beneficiary?

October 23, 2024
Learn the crucial differences between heirs and beneficiaries to ensure that your estate is passed down according to your wishes.
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National Estate Planning Awareness Week

October 21, 2024
National Estate Planning Awareness Week is a reminder to take control of your future by creating an estate plan that protects your family and assets.
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Strategies to Protect Assets from Lawsuits and Creditors

October 18, 2024
Discover key strategies like trusts, IRAs and homestead exemptions to protect your assets from lawsuits and creditors.
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Advance Healthcare Directives and Why They Matter

October 16, 2024
After a tragic accident, Nancy Cruzan’s family couldn’t make medical decisions for her and fought years-long court battles to help her situation. An advance care directive could have prevented Cruzan from living for seven years in a permanent vegetative state.
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Family Wealth Discussions: How to Talk about Money with Loved Ones

October 14, 2024
Family wealth discussions are never easy. Nonetheless, it’s necessary to talk about money with loved ones. Use the right approach to stay on the same page and avoid miscommunication.
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Curated a Collection? You Need an Estate Plan for It

October 11, 2024
So the pitch that anyone with a collection needs to hear is this: Your wine needs an estate plan, because it's not going to drink itself.
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The Importance of Estate Planning for Non-Citizens with U.S. Assets

October 9, 2024
Estate planning is crucial for non-citizens with U.S. assets to minimize potential tax burdens.
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Guarding Women's Wealth with Estate Planning

October 7, 2024
Active wealth and estate planning strategies are essential for senior women to safeguard their financial future from challenges related to longer lifespans and income and career gaps.
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Tax Implications of Estate Planning and Maximizing Loved Ones' Inheritance

October 4, 2024
Estate planning isn't just about dividing assets—it's about minimizing taxes and maximizing the inheritance that your loved ones receive.
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Digital Estate Planning: Managing Online Assets

October 2, 2024
Digital estate planning is crucial to protecting your legacy and ensuring that your loved ones aren’t left with a digital mess.
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LGBTQIA+ Estate Planning Essentials

September 30, 2024
Estate planning is not just about protecting assets—it's about securing your loved ones' future. LGBTQIA+ couples face unique challenges and need tailored solutions.
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What’s the Primary Purpose of a Living Trust?

September 27, 2024
Having the ability to pass on an inheritance to your loved ones is a beautiful thing. It's a chance to gift those you care about and add value to their life even after you're no longer here.
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How to Choose an Executor for Your Estate

September 25, 2024
Choosing the right executor ensures that your estate is managed effectively, minimizing conflicts and providing peace of mind for your loved ones.
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Preparing Your Adult Children to Receive Their Inheritance

September 23, 2024
Discussing inheritance early avoids surprises and prepares your children to manage the wealth and responsibilities they’ll inherit.
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How Does Probate Work?

September 20, 2024
A new report, titled The State of Probate in America, finds many Americans badly misinformed about basic facts of probate.
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Should All of My Assets Be in a Trust?

September 18, 2024
And whether your estate is a larger one or a more modest one, you may be eager to pass wealth down to your loved ones in the most efficient way possible.
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Sharing Family Values in Your Estate Plan

September 16, 2024
Preserve your family values through estate planning. Learn how trusts and open conversations can ensure your legacy reflects your life's principles.
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Role of Estate Planning for the Great Wealth Transfer

September 13, 2024
The Great Wealth Transfer” is a significant event affecting millions of families. Proper estate planning is crucial to navigate this transition smoothly and to preserve your legacy.
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What's the Difference between Primary and Contingent Beneficiary?

September 11, 2024
Contingent beneficiaries provide a safety net, if the primary beneficiary cannot receive the assets from an estate or proceeds from a life insurance policy or retirement account.
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Increase in Estate Planning for Gen-Z

September 9, 2024
Gen Z is setting an example by taking control of their financial futures early, showing an unexpected interest in estate planning.
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Well-Played: Country Legend Toby Keith's Legacy Protected for His Family

September 6, 2024
Learn how country legend Toby Keith protected his family's future through careful estate planning and why starting early is crucial for everyone.
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Only 32% of Americans Have a Will

September 4, 2024
Only 32% of Americans have a will. However, even if you believe you lack assets, going without a will is a big mistake.
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The Importance of Estate Planning for Expecting Parents

September 2, 2024
Estate planning ensures that your children will have the future you want for them no matter what happens to you.
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Can You Prepare for the Unexpected in Life?

August 30, 2024
Remember, even ‘Superman’ Christopher Reeve didn't think he would fall off a horse, and it changed his life forever. Always be prepared.
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How to Order a Death Certificate after the Passing of a Loved One

August 28, 2024
Obtaining a death certificate is crucial after the death of a loved one. It’s a necessary step toward settling their affairs and handling the probate process.
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Godparents Lack Legal Rights If Not Named as Guardians for Minor Children

August 26, 2024
Godparents provide spiritual guidance and mentorship to your children. However, they can only legally care for your kids if you name them guardians for minor children.
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Can You Get Around Probate?

August 23, 2024
If I knew then what I know now about probate, I’d have done more to avoid the process altogether with my mother’s estate.
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Back to School Planning to Protect Your Kids

August 21, 2024
Ensure that your children's futures are secure by starting a comprehensive estate plan during back-to-school time. Schedule a consultation today.
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Single and Over 50? Estate Planning Is a Must

August 19, 2024
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.
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Do Single Parents Need an Estate Plan?

August 16, 2024
Single parents must carefully consider each option when preparing their estates. By creating an intentional plan, parents can ensure their wishes will be honored for their children.
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Lawsuit Filed Against Trustee of Late Singer Tony Bennett's Estate

August 14, 2024
Tony Bennett's daughters are suing the trustee of his estate, highlighting the importance of clear estate planning to avoid family disputes.
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Who Takes Care of My Pet When I Die?

August 9, 2024
Learn more about the personal-finance aspects of pet insurance and pet estate planning.
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How to Discuss Estate Planning with Your Aging Parents

August 7, 2024
Discussing estate planning with your aging parents is vital to protect their wishes. It can be a hard conversation to start. However, it’s still necessary.
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Is Your Student Off to College? Make Sure These Legal Documents are Available

August 5, 2024
Ensure your college-bound child's safety and peace of mind with essential legal documents for college students. HIPAA waivers, powers of attorney, and other documents are indispensable.
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Art Legacy's Estate Battle: Heir Dispute Struggle Threatens to Ruin the Artist’s Centennial

August 2, 2024
An heir dispute can overshadow your legacy. Plan ahead to prevent estate battles and preserve your wishes and legacy.
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