If you’re part of a blended family (meaning you are married with children from a prior marriage in the mix), you’re no stranger to the extra considerations and planning it…
How to Talk Money With Your Family Over The Holidays
The holidays are right around the corner, which means more time to gather with family and relatives than any other time of the year. If you’ve been meaning to talk…
Transition to Adulthood: What Happens Legally When My Child Turns 18?
Soon after the challenges of puberty and the excitement of high school, an even larger milestone looms: the 18th birthday. It marks your child ’s transition from childhood to adulthood,…
The Scary Truth: Naming Godparents Does Not Create Legal Guardians
As a parent, your top priority is the well-being and future of your children. You plan for their education, health, and happiness, and often this planning includes the tradition of…
Year-End Tax Planning Starts Now: 8 Things To Do Now to Lower Your 2023 Taxes – Part 2
Last week we looked at four different ways to lower your tax liability for 2023, from adjusting your tax withholding to strategically planning your medical procedures. In this week’s blog,…
Year-End Tax-Planning Starts Now – Part 1
It might seem a bit early to think about your 2023 taxes, but as the year draws to a close, it's the perfect time to take a closer look at…
Flu Season Fundamentals: How to Keep Seniors Safe This Fall
The fall season is a beautiful time of year, but it also marks the beginning of flu season, which can pose a serious threat to your elderly loved ones. Fortunately,…
Got Minor Kids? 3 Instances When Your Estate Plan Must Include a Kids Protection Plan
As a parent, you have probably thought about the importance of naming permanent legal guardians for your child in case something happens to you, and maybe you have already done…
From ‘I Do’ to ‘What If’: Estate Planning Must-Do’s for the Newly Married – Part 2
Becoming newly married and starting a new chapter in your life is an exciting time. It’s also a time that requires a lot of housekeeping such as updating your address…
From ‘I Do’ to ‘What If’: Estate Planning Must-Do’s for Newlyweds – Part 1
Wedding season is winding down, and it’s time for newlyweds to make their first legal move as a married couple – creating an estate plan. With all the joy and…