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
Landmark Supreme Court Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage Will Have Monumental Effects
In June, the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, a highly publicized case upholding the rights of same-sex couples to marry. This decision has widespread implications in various areas, many of which have not been…
Estate Planning for Blended Families
The term “blended family” has become commonplace in our society and refers to a family where one or both spouses were previously married and have children from the prior marriage. In some instances, the new couple goes on to have…
How to Tell If It’s Time to Change Your Will
Current research shows that only about half of Americans have a will, and probably less than that have changed their wills when certain life circumstances dictate that a change is in order. There are several common occurrences that can trigger…
Reasons to Establish a Trust (and Being Rich Isn’t One of Them)
When you hear the words, “trust fund,” do you conjure up images of stately mansions and party yachts? A trust fund – or trust – is actually a great estate planning tool for many people with a wide range of…
7 Reasons to Consider a Trust for Your Family
Do you consider trusts to be instruments of the wealthy? While it is true that many Americans of means have trusts to protect and pass their wealth, there are a number of reasons why trusts can also be useful for…
Family Wealth Planning: The Single Most Important Thing You Can Do Now to Feel Better About Yourself As a Parent – and Leave the World a Better Place – No Matter How Much Money You Have in the Bank
If you are like most of the parents I know, you feel guilty. It’s what parents do. Whether your guilt is about not enough time with the kids, too much time with the kids, hovering incessantly, or being too laid…
Windsor Ruling Expands Estate Planning Prospects for Married Same-Sex Couples
In June, the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in United States v. Windsor invalidated the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). The Windsor ruling has led to a number of recent federal rule changes from the IRS, Social Security Administration and…
6 Cases When a Trust is Better Than a Will
A will is one of the most basic estate planning documents, and everyone should have one to make sure that there is no question about what would happen to your assets and kids if something happens to you. But there…
When It Comes to Inheritance, Treating Children Equally Not Always the Best Plan
While most parents have the inclination to treat all their children equally when it comes to an inheritance, Personal Family Lawyers® know that this is not always the wise choice. Here are some scenarios when an unequal distribution may be…
Estate Planning for the Blended Family
Balancing the needs of a multi-generational blended family with your own wishes can be a complicated task, especially when it comes to estate planning. With a majority of Americans not only marrying once, but twice, three or even four times…
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