Whether you are married or in a committed partnership, estate planning is about much more than planning for death—it's about planning for life. It's the way to ensure your beloved…
The Perfect Father’s Day Gift for Every Father
When you are a kid, finding a suitable gift for Father ’s Day can be a struggle. You want to get Dad something he’ll enjoy, but few young people can…
3 Vital Estate Planning Documents For Your High School Graduate
With the arrival of summer, young people across the country are about to reach a key milestone - they are about to graduate high school. If you have a child…
Wedding season-6 Essentials for Estate Planning for Newlyweds-Part 2
Planning for Newlyweds - We are heading into the peak of wedding season. If you are a newlywed or are about to tie the knot, add “estate planning” to your…
Just Married? 6 Essentials for Estate Planning for Newlyweds—Part 1
As we head into the peak of wedding season, if you are a newlywed or are about to tie the knot, add estate planning for newlyweds to your to do…
Aretha Franklin’s Poor Estate Planning Still Haunts Her Family 3 years later—Part 2
Aretha Franklin could have saved her loved ones from her poor estate planning choices. First, people thought she died without any plan at all. But over the last three years,…
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For the love of family – Consider This Before You Create A Will Online
A last will and testament is the most commonly thought-of document when it comes to an estate plan. But really it is only a very small part of an integrated…
Aretha Franklin’s Poor Estate Planning Continues To Haunt Her Family 3 years later—Part 1
Nearly three years have passed since Aretha Franklin, known as the “Queen of Soul,” died from pancreatic cancer at age 76. At the time, her total fortune was estimated to…
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Getting A Divorce ? Don’t Overlook These 4 Updates to Your Estate Plan—Part 2
Last week in part one, we discussed the first two changes you should make to your estate when getting a divorce -- updating your beneficiary designations and power of attorney…
Getting A Divorce ? Don’t Overlook These 4 Updates to Your Estate Plan—Part 1
Going through divorce can be an overwhelming experience that impacts nearly every facet of your life, including estate planning. Yet, with so much to deal with during the process, many…