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I know that for many the biggest hurdle to having an estate plan is the first step of getting started. I ran across this article online at NextAvenue on 2/25/22 and written by Kelly K. James. I think it helps sort out for those who have not taken that step to...

As we are all aware, none of us knows what tomorrow holds. If we did, we could all plan accordingly. Instead, the human inclination is to believe we all have plenty of time to do what we need to do. And that attitude leads to a lot of procrastination. As an estate...

I originally shared this article, "I Have a Secret Relationship, How Do I Include Them in My Estate Plan?" back in March of 2022. Written by Patricia E Malley for Lexology, it brings up an issue that is not commonplace. I am sure when you read "secret relationship,"...

Just about everyone knows of at least one family that went into utter turmoil when a loved one died. That turmoil was most likely caused by the deceased either not having a will, having an outdated one, or having a will that contained many unpleasant surprises. Loving...

Celebrities aren't like us, right? They have millions surround themselves with the best lawyers, managers, financial advisors money can buy. And yet, sometimes all of that expertise available to them is either not tapped or something goes terribly wrong. I originally...

When most individuals die, it is with some certainty that their loved ones will be sad and grieving for them. But imagine, those same loved ones, grieving, are also burdened with frustration, anger, disbelief, and even family disputes and conflicts. Not a pretty...

I happened to run across this article online in an unexpected place: The American Heart Association's website. Written by Bill Bereza, Attorney, Generation Trust Law Group, and Gunnar Crowell, Senior Advisor, American Heart Association, the information is timely as we...

As costs rise, many individuals are looking for ways to DIY... whatever “it” is. Maybe it’s putting down a new floor in your kitchen, or fixing a plumbing problem, or skipping your tax preparer and doing your own taxes. Initially, it may seem like a great way to save...

I posted this article a few years ago, and many people found it helpful, so I have decided to repost it. While we don't like to think about our heirs blowing their inheritance, it does happen. If you think this might occur with your family, read on for some good tips....