When Should You Contact a Lawyer?

In my experience, I have discovered that while most people know to reach out for legal representation in obvious situations (criminal charges, for example), the lines can get blurry between hiring an attorney or going solo in others. You all know I provide estate...

Do You Have College-Bound Kids?

A Gentle Reminder Do you have a child who has just gone off to college or will soon? If so, please read the following. It won’t take long, and trust me when I say this is important. Ideally, before your child heads off to college, near or far, medical and...

I Want You to Know

I wanted to share something I haven’t mentioned before. The open rate for this newsletter, that’s the number of people actually reading it, is way above average. My digital team flagged it and told me, “This kind of engagement is rare.” Honestly, I’m both surprised...

Let Me Know if I Can Help You

As you all know, as an estate planning attorney, I help my clients create (and maintain) customized estate plans that are specific to their unique needs and goals. I love working with my clients, helping them achieve peace of mind, knowing they’ve taken the proper...

How to Avoid or Reduce Conflict When a Family Member Dies

We all know of at least one situation where a family member died and their loved ones became embroiled in a variety of disputes. And we’ve all heard about the court battles after celebrities such as Prince, Michael Jackson, and Tony Bennett died. It is a shame, and...

Choosing to Be Happy

Choosing to Be Happy We all know these are turbulent times—politically, economically, globally, and more. If we’re not careful, we can let them get us down. So, it is times like these when I have to remind myself that I have the power to choose to be happy or...