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As we go through life, our needs and goals change. From the perspective of an experienced estate planning attorney, I see estate planning in much the same way. A twenty-something will not likely need the same kind of estate plan as a fifty-something.  I thought...

The following article was published on Kiplinger online on August 27, 2024. Written by Patrick M. Simasko, J.D.  If you have heard of living trusts but aren't sure what they are or if one might be right for you, this may help. "Living trusts can help manage your...

Comprehensive estate plans include several legal instruments to protect you, your loved ones, and your hard-earned assets. Your healthcare directives and financial power of attorney, for example, benefit you during your lifetime and your loved ones later. A vital...

While most clients don't think of estate planning as an activity one does FOR and WITH their children, I can make an excellent case for why they should.  When your children are young, of course, you want to do everything you can to protect them, including if something...

When it comes to estate planning, many might believe it is really all about couples and families. With about 46% of American adults single (including widowed and divorced), that would leave a lot of people out. In fact, in some cases, an estate for a single individual...

To those of you who have already arranged your affairs with a will, a trust, and other legal documents, my congratulations. I know you are enjoying peace of mind knowing you've done what you can to protect your hard-earned assets and loved ones.    That said, I'd like...

Sometimes, peace of mind is truly priceless, such as how you feel when your teenager returns home safely with the family car before curfew on a Saturday night.     Other times, peace of mind comes with a price tag.   If you have purchased a home and had...

As promised last week, here are the rest of the 11 Weirdest Celebrity Funerals and Burial Requests.  Again, I found this online at ATI, written by Austin Harvey, edited by Maggie Donahue, and published on 11/7/23.  This one includes one of our own, a...

Estate plans usually include an individual's wishes regarding their funeral.  I thought you'd find reading about what some celebrities wanted for their last starring role interesting.  Here is Part 1 of this post, which is from ATI online by Austin Harvey,...