The Importance of Customized Estate Planning for LGBTQ+ Relationships – Part 2
The Importance of Customized Estate Planning for LGBTQ+ Relationships – Part 1
How Estate Planning Can Bring Blended Families Closer
Just Married? 6 Estate Planning Essentials for Newlyweds—Part 2
Just Married? 6 Estate Planning Essentials for Newlyweds—Part 1
Aretha Franklin’s Estate Planning Haunts Her Family —Part 2
Aretha Franklin’s Estate Planning Haunts Her Family —Part 1
Larry King’s Death Highlights Importance of Updating Your Estate Plan—Part 2
Larry King’s Death Highlights Importance of Updating Your Estate Plan—Part 1
Remarrying In Midlife? Avoid Accidently Disinheriting Your Loved Ones
Blended Family Issues
What the Netflix Series Tiger King Can Teach You About Estate Planning-Part 1
Anyone who has seen the hit Netflix documentary Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness can attest that it’s one of the most outlandish stories to come out in a year full of outlandish stories. And while Tiger King’s sordid tale…
Your “Blended” Family Is Likely Headed to Court Unless You Do This
If you have a blended family and do 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, and maybe even a long, drawn out…
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 the year when loved ones from across the country gather…
Buyer Beware: The 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 services might seem like an enticing bargain. The sites let…
Avoid These 2 Common Causes For Dispute Over Your Estate Plan—Part 2
In the first part of this series, we discussed one of the most frequent causes for dispute over your estate plan. Here, we’ll look at another leading cause for dispute and offer strategies for its prevention. No matter how well…
Tom Petty’s Daughters and Widow Locked In Bitter Battle Over His Estate
This week Tom Petty’s daughters escalated the battle over their late father’s estate by filing a lawsuit against Petty’s second wife that seeks $5 million in damages. In the lawsuit, Adria Petty and Annakim Violette, claim their father’s widow, Dana…
5 Estate Planning Must-Dos if You’re Getting Divorced—Part 2
In the first part of this series, we discussed a couple of the most critical updates you must make to your estate plan if you’re getting divorced. Here, we’ll cover the last three of these must-do planning tasks. Because getting…
5 Estate Planning Must-Dos if You’re Getting Divorced—Part 1
Divorce can be traumatic for the whole family. Even if the process is amicable, it involves many tough decisions, legal hassles, and painful emotions that can drag out over several months, or even years. That said, while you probably don’t…
6 Key Steps For Conscious Co-Parenting: Part Two
Last week, we shared the first part of this series, discussing some of the key steps for conscious co-parenting. In part two, we continue with the final steps. Today, many married couples who decide to end their marriages choose conscious…
6 Key Steps For Conscious Co-Parenting: Part One
Committing to a conscious divorce means protecting your children from end-of-marriage related trauma. When the marriage ends in a cooperative manner, divorce can be transformed from a contentious event into one that can inspire healthy growth. In fact, engaging in…
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