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The following, written by Donna Fuscaldo, was published on Kiplinger online in late June 2026. Many retirees face this situation, so I wanted to share this article if you are currently considering giving your kids a large sum of money. Hope it helps! "Want to give...

When you decide to create your estate plan, like many projects, assembling a trusted team can be your best approach. Most individuals might think of estate planning as something you do with your estate planning attorney, and it can be, but consider the following key...

I hope you find the following article from ElderLawAnswers, 7/9/26, as interesting as I did. It is an excellent case of what can happen when someone doesn't have their "ducks in a row" when they die. At minimum, it leaves a mess for your heirs to deal with; at worst,...

As an estate planning attorney, I work closely with my clients to develop a customized plan that will meet their goals and needs. That plan usually includes the client's direction for their funeral arrangements, varying from no funeral at all to a celebration of life....

I originally posted this two years ago this week. But honestly, I think I could put the information out there regularly because of the confusion surrounding what probate is and who needs to deal with it. So, I hope this is helpful to you if you have questions about...

Many people think they know what a trust is and what it can do for them, but many don't. Check out these top five myths to see if you understand their benefits and limitations. Myth #1: Trusts Are Only for the Wealthy Fact: Trusts can be valuable for many...

This article, "Red Flags Indicating a Potentially Invalid Will", written by Paul W. Norris and originally published on 4/1/22 on mondaq, provides some common "red flags" regarding wills that may be invalid.  If you are considering contesting a will, or have...

I have discovered over the years that many people, maybe most, who avoid estate planning are not doing so because they don't care about their loved ones. They avoid it because they don't fully understand what estate planning is really all about. Seven of the leading...

The following article from Kiplinger, 6/24/26 by Adam Shell is both amusing and educational. I hope you enjoy it.     "These wills gone wild may be extreme examples of poor estate planning, but experts explain how easily a will can go to the dogs (or cats)....