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Pets are family nowadays. At least that is the way many people feel. And while you can’t leave your estate to your pet, there are ways to protect them after you’re gone. Read on for how to do it. I found this article online at AARP, it was written by Abigail Seaberg,...

Have you been asked to be an executor of someone’s will, or do you think perhaps you will be? While it is a sign of trust and, in many ways, an honor to be asked, before you say yes, you might want to read what that responsibility entails. Then decide.   Let’s...

If you own a home, do you have homeowner’s insurance? If you have a mortgage, you are pretty much required to do so. Did you know that fewer than 6% of homeowners' insurance customers file a claim each year? And while there isn’t any reliable data available, it is...

The following information comes from the National Council on Aging. It is pretty basic, but a good overview of what you should consider doing when you decide to put your affairs in order. "No one ever plans to be sick or disabled. Yet, planning for the future can make...

January, a cold month, often brings to mind cozy nights at home by the fireplace with loved ones. Warm slippers, maybe a hot toddy, maybe watching a movie together. Sounds perfect, doesn't it?  Now - stay with me here, it also makes me think about estate...

Every will should be customized, very customized, to the individual. Whether there are millions of dollars in assets or less, every will should include the following. If you are considering drafting or updating your will, think about what you would include under each...

While this article is a few years old, it offers some good advice. No one wants to think about death, but it comes to us all. If you have loved ones, please read on. This first appeared in Kiplinger 4/21/24 and was written by Joel Theisen, RN.     ...

Even the best thought-out estate plans can lead to challenges and disputes. This article about Jimmy Buffett’s estate from People Magazine, 7/2/25, written by Reid Kress Weisbord and Naomi Cahn, is sadly a great example of that. It also reminds us to choose executors...