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Estate Planning Checklist for Unmarried Couples
Without marriage's legal protections, unmarried couples face unique estate planning challenges that could leave partners vulnerable and children at risk. Learn how to protect your loved ones and assets with proper planning.
A Valentine's Gift That Matters
Want to give your loved ones a truly meaningful gift this Valentine's Day? Estate planning might not seem romantic, but it's one of the most profound expressions of love you can offer.
3 Reasons Why Single Folks With No Children Need An Estate Plan
These days, more and more young people are delaying—if not totally foregoing—a life that involves marriage and parenting. While most adults don’t take estate planning as seriously as they should, if you are single with no children, you might think that there’s really no need for you to worry about creating an estate plan. But this is a huge mistake. In fact, it can be even MORE important to have an estate plan if you are single and child-free.
What Your “Last Will & Testament” Will (and Will Not) Do—Part 2
August is “National Make-A-Will Month,” and if you have already prepared your will, congratulations—too few Americans have taken this key first step in the estate planning process.
What Your “Last Will & Testament” Will (and Will Not) Do - Part 1
August is “National Make-A-Will Month,” and if you have already prepared your will, congratulations—too few Americans have taken this key first step in the estate planning process.
Why Estate Planning Is the Best Use of Your Tax Refund
So you got a tax refund this year. Hooray! While you may be tempted to spend it on a vacation, or put it away for a rainy day, there’s an even better way to put that refund to work for you: estate planning.
How DIY Wills and Trusts Offer a False Sense of Security … and May Leave Your Family With an Expensive Mess
Do-it-yourself Wills and Trusts are all over the internet, with promises of saving you money and protecting your loved ones after you’re gone. But don’t be fooled! They’re often way more trouble than they’re worth.
Parents, Step-parents & Children … Unique Dynamics of Blended Families
A close look at a real-life cautionary tale about what can happen in any blended family when the parents leave decisions about their children’s care and inheritance up to their surviving spouse and the state’s laws.
‘til Death or Divorce: Why You Need to Plan Now for Your Relationship’s End
Whether it’s a breakup, divorce, or the death of a loved one, every relationship eventually comes to an end. Whether you have planned for that ending or not will have a real impact on you, your partner, and your assets.
Your Most Important New Year's Resolution: A Kids Protection Plan
As we welcome the New Year, filled with hope and resolutions for a brighter future, one commitment should be at the top of your list– creating a Kids Protection Plan™.
Hiring a Lawyer: What Flat Fees, Hourly Fees and Retainer Billing Could Mean For Your Life and Family
This week, we explore the differences between hourly billing and flat fee billing for attorneys, and how these differences can affect the legal work you’re paying for.
What You Must Know About Your Right to Your Spouse’s Retirement Benefits
This week, I explain how the law affects retirement distributions for married couples, and why you need to be extra careful with your retirement planning if you’re part of a blended family.
AARP and The Red Cross Celebrate Make-A-Will Month, But Here’s What They Didn’t Tell You
AARP and the Red Cross celebrate Make-A-Will Month by encouraging you to make a Will for free online, but what they aren’t sharing could leave your family with a mess.
Can You Rely on Legal Insurance for Your Estate Plan?
Group legal insurance might seem like a good way to save on your estate planning needs, but will a plan created through legal insurance work for your family when they need it?
Stephen “tWitch” Boss Dies Without a Will
Stephen “tWitch” Boss, a hip-hop dancer, choreographer, and TV producer known for his role on So You Think You Can Dance and The Ellen Show, passed away suddenly on December 13, 2022. Because Boss died without a Will or Trust, Boss’ widow and three children must navigate the court system to collect his assets. Find out why this cautionary tale is relevant to everyone, not just the rich and famous.