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This article serves as a good reminder that communication is key in so many things but especially when it comes to estate planning.  Published online at Forbes on 4/18/22 and written by Halsey Schreier, “Communication Can Be The Key To Creating Harmony In...

Brooke W. Brestel, the author of "What can you do if you are disinherited? Here are 5 reasons to challenge a will." Which appeared online at MarketWatch on 4/12/22 covers a topic not often seen … being disinherited.  And she provides some key info about steps you...

This article, "What Happens to Your Crypto Assets When You Die?" will interest those of you who have crypto assets. It appeared online at Kiplinger on 3/21/22 and was written by Allison L. Lee, Esq. Bitcoin, NFTs, Dogecoin – all forms of cryptocurrencies have gained...

Many view the beginning of spring as a natural time to get organized. Ms. Jennifer B. Cona, in her article "Spring Cleaning -Time to Review Your Estate Plan", from the Long Island Press, on 4/6/22, makes a good case that it is also a good time to review your estate...

In his article “Commentary: Where to start when creating an estate plan” (which I found at nwi.com on 4/10/22) Greg Chona helps to break down the “hurdles” of getting your estate plan underway but simply presenting information on the 5 basic documents as a starting...

Most articles about estate planning focus on what to do and what to include. This one looks at it from another angle; what NOT to do.  “6 Estate Planning Mistakes to Avoid” was written by Maryalene LaPonsie and published online at Money Talks News, on March 30,...

No one likes to think about the fact that at some point they may become incapacitated and unable to make decisions for themselves.  But it is reality and we all probably know at least one person to whom this has happened.  This is a good article about the...

This article, "Red Flags Indicating a Potentially Invalid Will", written by Paul W. Norris and 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 concerns about...

This article, “Does Your Estate Plan Call for More Than Just a Will?” was written by Jack R. Hales Jr., J.D., and published on 4/4/22 in Kiplinger. It provides some good information as to why your estate plan may need more than just a will.   Mr. Hales writes,...