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When most people pass away, many of their assets must first go through the court process known as probate before those assets can be...

Over the last few decades, we have seen historic levels of damage caused by natural disasters in the U.S. From blizzards in Texas and...

Whether you have met with an estate planning lawyer before or it is your first time, it is important to understand how working with us is...

Divorce can be one of life’s most stressful events. With so many major changes taking place, it is easy to forget to update your estate...

No matter how well you know your loved ones, it is impossible to predict exactly how they will behave when you pass away or if you become...

Last week, in part one of this series, we covered the first two ways DIY estate plans can fail. This week we will cover the remaining...

A quick Google search for “digital wills” or “online estate planning” will return a multitude of different websites offering low-cost,...

As we head into the peak of the holiday season, you are likely spending more time than usual surrounded by your family and friends. It is...

You are likely aware of the tax benefits that come from donating to charity during your lifetime—donations to charity are tax-deductible....

The end of the year makes us all think about how we may be able to save on taxes. If you have highly appreciated assets like stock and...

Ensure Your Business Agreements Are In Accord With Your Estate Plan As we learned last week, although Bob intended to leave all of his...

When it comes to estate planning, you have most likely heard people mention a couple of different types of wills. The most common is a...

Estate planning is not a one-and-done type of deal. Your plan should continuously evolve along with your life circumstances and other...

As we reported last week in part one, although DMX was wildly successful in both music and movies, the rap icon experienced serious legal...

Legendary hip hop artist DMX—born Earl Simmons—passed away on April 9 at age 50 after suffering a massive heart attack a week earlier at...

If you are a single parent, life for you right now is likely extremely busy. You are being pulled between work, school activities, and...

Estate planning is an obvious concern for all parents. However, if you have a child with special needs, it is crucial that you are aware...

In many families, money is not a typical dinner table discussion, but we think it should be. Surprisingly, this is especially true when...

Raising children is a huge responsibility unparalleled by any other profession or position. The title Mom or Dad comes with the weight of...

If you have a blended family and do not plan for what happens to your assets in the event of your incapacity or eventual death, you are...