3 Critical Considerations For How To Save For Your Child (or Grandchild’s) College Education—Part 1
If you have started to save for your child or grandchild’s college education, it is worth considering whether to use a 529 plan, an...
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- Jul 25, 2022
- 6 min
HOW ESTATE PLANNING CAN REDUCE THE HIGH COST OF DYING—PART 2
Last week, in part one of this series, we discussed some of the Cost Of Dying’s most notable findings and explained how proactive estate...
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- Jul 11, 2022
- 6 min
5 Common Estate Planning Concerns For Your Second (Or More) Marriage
With divorce occurring in roughly 50% of all marriages in the U.S. and life expectancy increasing every day, second—and even...
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- Jun 27, 2022
- 8 min
Estate Planning FAQs For LGBTQ+ Couples
As we are about to wrap up another Pride Month, the LGBTQ+ community faces an increasingly uncertain legal landscape. In the wake of the...
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- Jun 20, 2022
- 7 min
3 Reasons Why Single People 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. The lack of...
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- Jun 6, 2022
- 7 min
How To Pass On Family Heirlooms and Keepsakes Without Causing A Family Feud
When creating an estate plan, people are often most concerned with passing on the “big things” like real estate, bank accounts, and...
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- May 16, 2022
- 8 min
10 Common Estate Planning Mistakes Your Family Cannot Afford to Make—Part 2
Because estate planning involves actively thinking about and planning for frightening topics like death, old age, and crippling...
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- May 9, 2022
- 7 min
10 Common Estate Planning Mistakes Your Family Cannot Afford to Make—Part 1
Because estate planning involves actively thinking about and planning for frightening topics like death, old age, and crippling...
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- May 2, 2022
- 4 min
How Creating A Life & Legacy Plan With Us Creates And Preserves Your Family’s Legacy
When you think about loved ones who have passed away, you probably do not think very much—or even at all—about the “things” they have...
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- Apr 25, 2022
- 6 min
3 Reasons Why Transferring Ownership Of Your Home To Your Child Is A Bad Idea
Whether it is to qualify for Medicaid, avoid probate, or reduce your tax burden, transferring ownership of your home to your adult child...
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- Mar 31, 2022
- 8 min
Protect Your Children’s Inheritance With A Lifetime Asset Protection Trust
As a parent, you are likely hoping to leave your children an inheritance. In fact, doing so may be one of the primary factors motivating...
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- Mar 21, 2022
- 7 min
Probate: What It Is & How to Avoid It—Part 2
Last week, in part one of this series, we explained how the probate process works and what it would entail for your loved ones. Here in...
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- Mar 14, 2022
- 7 min
Probate: What It Is & How to Avoid It—Part 1
When most people pass away, many of their assets must first go through the court process known as probate before those assets can be...
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- Mar 7, 2022
- 6 min
Protect Your Home, Family, & Assets from the Growing Threat of Natural Disasters
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...
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- Feb 28, 2022
- 5 min
What To Expect from Your Initial Meeting with Us, Your Life & Legacy Attorney
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...
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- Feb 21, 2022
- 6 min
Updating Your Estate Plan for Divorce: 5 Changes to Make
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...
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- Jan 31, 2022
- 7 min
Preventing Family Conflict And Disputes Over Your Estate Plan
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...
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- Jan 24, 2022
- 6 min
5 Ways DIY Estate Plans Can Fail & Leave Your Family At Risk—Part 2
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...
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- Jan 17, 2022
- 6 min
5 Ways DIY Estate Plans Can Fail & Leave Your Family at Risk—Part 1
A quick Google search for “digital wills” or “online estate planning” will return a multitude of different websites offering low-cost,...
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- Dec 25, 2021
- 4 min
4 Tips For Discussing Estate Planning With Your Family This Holiday Season
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...
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