The phone rings, but it's not them. The birthday passes, but there's no call to make. Sunday dinner feels hollow with an empty chair. When you lose someone you love,…
The Hidden Risks of Growing Older Without an Estate Plan
Aging and Estate Planning go hand in hand. Imagine: You've worked hard your entire life. You've built a home, raised your family, and accumulated assets that represent decades of sacrifice…
Stop Wasting Money on DIY Estate Planning: 7 Ways Online Templates Fail Families
Look, I get it. You're scrolling through those online estate planning ads promising you can "protect your family for just $49!" and thinking, "Why would I pay thousands to a…
Family Estrangement and Estate Planning: How to Protect Your Legacy When Relationships Are Complicated
Family relationships can be complicated. Sometimes, despite your best efforts as a parent, relationships fracture. Maybe it's due to addiction, poor choices, hurtful words that can't be taken back, or…
Why Only 24% of Parents Have Estate Plans (And 5 Simple Steps to Join Them)
Here's a statistic that might shock you: only 24% of young parents have an estate plan in place. Even more surprising? While 36% of parents with minor children have a…
Estate Planning for Blended Families : Why Your ‘Standard’ Will Won’t Protect Your Kids
Let me tell you a story that might sound familiar it's a story about blended families . Sarah thought she had everything figured out. She had a will, a "standard"…
When Every Dollar Counts: How Labor Day Reminds Us That Life & Legacy Planning Is More Essential Than Ever
Labor Day has always been about honoring the American worker—the people who build our communities, power our economy, and create the foundation of our society. But this year, as we…
When Fame Can’t Fix Family: What Hulk Hogan’s Estate Teaches Us About Failed Planning
When wrestling legend Hulk Hogan died at age 71, the world lost an icon. But behind the headlines about his estimated $25 million estate and decades of wrestling fame lies…
Why Estate Documents Fail: The Hidden Truth About Traditional Estate Planning
You hired a lawyer, signed your estate planning documents, and filed them safely away. Or maybe your financial advisor created your documents, or you might have done them yourself online,…
“It Has Been Such a Good Life”: The Legacy Your Loved Ones Need
Leaving a legacy When Anna Harp lost her father, Rudolph Clausing, she didn’t get to say goodbye. It was January 2021, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Her dad…