Labor Day, observed in the United States on the first Monday in September, is not only the unofficial end of summer but also a celebration of the contributions and achievements…
How Beneficiary Designations Put Your Family at Risk
You've worked hard to build your assets and secure your family's future. Like many responsible adults, you've named a beneficiary on your retirement accounts, life insurance policies, and maybe even…
Would $23,000 Make a Difference to You?
Imagine discovering thousands of dollars that belong to you, only to be told you can't have it. This frustrating scenario became a reality for a woman named Dale Benerofe, a…
Would You Make This Million Dollar Mistake?
Imagine this: You're in your twenties, just starting your career. You fill out a form at work, naming your live-in significant other as the beneficiary of your retirement account. You…
Celebrity Estate Plans: Elvis and the Scammers
For the last few weeks, we’ve discussed celebrities and how they planned for their deaths. We started with the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, so ending our 4-part series with…
Celebrity Estate Plans: Jay Leno ’s Case is No Laughing Matter
For the last two weeks, we’ve discussed celebrities and how they planned (or didn’t!) for their deaths. In this third installment of our four-part celebrity series, we discuss a topic…
Celebrity Estate Plans Series Part 2 of 4: Vanilla Ice Has Thoughts
This week, we’re continuing to look at the lives of 4 celebrities and how they’re preparing for the inevitable (or didn’t!). Last week, we examined Michael Jackson’s planning and the…
Celebrity Estate Plans Series Part 1 of 4: Michael Jackson
What is it about celebrities, like Michael Jackson, that always draws us in? For whatever reason, we just can’t resist a good, juicy celebrity story. Maybe it’s because we can…
Value Freedom? Here’s Why an Estate Plan Is Your Declaration of Independence
As you celebrate the Fourth of July and all it represents - freedom, independence, and the pursuit of happiness - take pride in the ultimate American liberty: the right to…
The Surprising Connection Between Men’s Health and Estate Planning
June marks Men’s Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about health issues predominantly affecting men and encouraging the early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys.…