Probate: What You Need to Know
Probate is the process by which a will is legally recognized, and an executor is…
Don’t Fall for a Trust Mill, Find a Trustworthy Estate Planning Attorney
People are trustworthy, and the world is full of good, yet that doesn’t mean evil…
What Stays Private (and What Doesn’t!) with Estate Planning
This modern, data-driven world offers little in the way of privacy, and yet most folks…
A Pour-Over What? Explaining a Pour-Over Will & How It Works with Your Estate Plan
When most folks think of pour-over, it’s not estate planning but trendy coffee shops and…
What is the Future of Social Security Benefits if Inflation Continues at this Rate?
Inflation has been making headlines on a nearly daily basis for months and for good…
Why Today is Better than Next Week: How to Mitigate Risk Amid a Crisis
If years were given themes, 2022 would be the year of how to mitigate risk.…
Don’t Leave Your Loved Ones in The Dark: Creating a Plan for Your Loved Ones & Trustees
On December 9, 2021, Gerald Cotten, CEO of QuadrigaCX, died unexpectedly at the age of…
When Trash Turns to Treasure: How a Simple Will or Trust Helps in Tricky Legal Matters
Henry Darger died with no will, no durable power of attorney, and no revocable trust.…
When Sticky Notes Lead to Tragedy & Greed: How to Protect Your Legacy
If you haven’t heard of Tony Hsieh, you have likely heard of his business ventures.…
Don’t Let Procrastination Lead to Family Heartache
It is hard to believe that summer is already drawing to a close and harder…
Why It’s Important to Plan for, and Not Avoid Probate
Probate is the legal term that is used to describe the court process that takes…
Probate Avoidance is not Estate Planning, it is Just Avoiding Probate
Many of you may have heard that you should try to avoid probate but have…
A Trust is Only as Good as Its Contents: Avoiding Probate Through Strategic Planning
A revocable living trust serves a range of purposes in the estate planning process…