If you’re like most people, you likely think creating your estate plan is just one more task to check off of your life’s endless “to-do” list. You may shop around…
Use Estate Planning to Ensure Your Legacy Doesn’t Get Erased
When you think about those loved ones who’ve passed away, you probably don’t think very much—or even at all—about the “things” they’ve left you. And when they do leave something…
Buyer Beware: Hidden Dangers of DIY Estate Planning—Part 2
Last week, we shared the first part of this series on the dangers of do-it-yourself (DIY) estate planning. Here, we’ll look at how online legal documents can even put your…
A Tragic Oversight: Kobe Bryant’s Youngest Daughter Mistakenly Left Out of Family Trust
In January, we reported how the deaths of NBA legend Kobe Bryant (Kobe) and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, in a helicopter crash demonstrated the vital need for estate planning for…
Buyer Beware: Hidden Dangers of DIY Estate Planning—Part 1
Do a Google search for “online estate planning documents,” and you’ll find dozens of different websites. From Legal Zoom® and Willing.com to Rocket Lawyer® and Willandtrust.com, these do-it-yourself (DIY) planning…
6 Things You Should NOT Include In Your Will
A will is one of the most basic estate planning tools. While relying solely on a will is rarely a suitable option for most people, just about every estate plan…
4 Tips For Discussing Estate Planning With Your Family This Holiday Season
As we head into the peak of the holiday season, you’re likely spending more time than usual surrounded by your family and friends. It’s one of the rare times of…
A Map to Doing the Right Thing for Your Loved Ones During the COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID-19 has caused huge numbers of people to face their own mortality, and to realize they need to plan for the worst. This goes not just for those of us…
Your Blended Family Is Likely Headed to Court Unless You Do This
A blended family who does not plan for what happens to your assets in the event of your incapacity or eventual death, you are almost certainly guaranteeing hurt feelings, conflict,…
Black Panther Star Chadwick Boseman Dies Without A Will—Part 2
Chadwick Boseman, Black Panther star, died without a will. On October 15th, nearly two months after his death, his wife, Taylor Simone Ledward, filed documents with the Los Angeles probate…