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I shared this information about four years ago, but it is still good advice. So, if you have recently divorced or are in the process, read on. This is important. Estate planning immediately after a divorce should not be overlooked. This article, published 2/3/22 by JD...

Sometimes I think people postpone getting their life in order because they believe they have plenty of years left. Lots of time to get around to making a will. And for most, they are probably right. There is plenty of time. But for some, that may not be true....

Jimmy Buffett died three years ago and had his “ducks in a row” – or so he thought. Sadly, things have not gone as he anticipated or wanted. What a great example of having an estate plan, but having things literally not go to plan. This is why you need an experienced...

I have mentioned a number of times that having an outdated will can sometimes be worse than having no will at all. And dying without a will (called intestate) means the state steps in, and well, that's never good. I thought it would help if I provided some real-life...

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 That turmoil was most likely caused by the deceased either not having a will, having an outdated one, or having a will that contained many unpleasant surprises.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...