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We have all seen apocalyptic movies where a handful of bedraggled survivors are forced to use their skills in untested ways. Computer techs disarming bombs or engineers constructing footbridges over deep ravines. It makes for high-drama and is often...

My experience working with blended families is relatively extensive. What I have found to be shared among them all is that each is unique. Their uniqueness comes from the number and ages of the children, the attitudes and relationships between them, ex-spouses, former...

Too often, we read about celebrities dying without having their affairs in order or question. Prince comes to mind, whose estate took years to settle, with the only real winners being the attorneys of the many who claimed to be heirs. Or, more recently, Aretha...

Have you been appointed executor of someone's estate? Perhaps a parent or sibling? Do you understand what will be expected of you when you step into your role? You might want to read the following article by Brian Skrobonja, which appeared in Kiplinger on...

The following are some common AND preventable estate planning mistakes I'm sure you want to avoid. As an experienced estate planning attorney, I make every effort when I work with my clients to guide them and ensure everything is complete, but as you'll see below,...

Many of us are fortunate to still have our parents, and ideally, they are healthy and active. Some of us, boomers in particular, find ourselves in a position of caring for our parents. No matter where you are, if you are lucky enough to still have your parents and...

We all turn to online resources from time to time for help. How to make a simple plumbing repair, change a tire, or even fix an over-salted stew. But I'm confident that unless you are a trained electrician, you wouldn't take on rewiring your entire home based on...

The following article, written by Connie Mason Michaelis for the Topeka Capital-Journal and published on 2/20/24, may seem obvious. Why would you create a succession plan but not communicate it to key family members? Well, it happens, so whether you are creating a...

Do you consider yourself a relatively private person? Or are you the kind of individual who doesn't care who knows your business? Or maybe you're somewhere in between? If you are a private person, then this post is for you. Even if you aren't, you might still benefit...