3 Simple Mistakes That Can Derail Your Estate Plan
10 Common Estate Planning Mistakes Your Family Can’t Afford to Make—Part 2
10 Common Estate Planning Mistakes Your Family Can’t Afford to Make—Part 1
A Not-So-Happy Accident: Bob Ross’s Estate Planning Failures —Part 2
A Not-So-Happy Accident: Bob Ross’s Estate Planning Failures —Part 1
Estate Planning Must-Haves For Single Parents
Estate Planning 101: Wills vs. Trusts
Legendary Rapper DMX Dies With No Will, Millions in Debt, and 15 Children—Part 2
Legendary Rapper DMX Dies With No Will, Millions in Debt, and 15 Children—Part 1
Don’t Forget To Protect Your Furry Family: Estate Planning For Your Pets
Estate Planning Mistakes
Estate Planning Best Practices Gleaned From Famous Celebrity Deaths
Discussing death can be awkward, and many people would prefer just to ignore estate planning all together. However, ignoring—or even putting off—such planning can be a huge mistake, as these celebrity stories will highlight. The next time one of your…
5 Common Estate Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Since estate planning involves thinking about death, many people put it off until their senior years or simply ignore it all together until it becomes too late. This kind of unwillingness to face reality can create major hardship, expense, and…
The Pitfalls of DIY Wills: Lessons Learned from a Florida Probate Case
DIY wills are becoming more prevalent as legal services can now be accessed easily online. For better or worse, more and more people are turning to online services to meet their legal needs, maybe even you. Here’s what you need…
How Legal Planning Helps Build a Strong Blended Family
Yours, mine and ours … in today’s modern family, it’s oh so common. The blended family is the product of 2nd (or more) marriages, in which one or more of the parties comes with children from a prior marriage. And…
Planning Pays Off: An Illustrative Look at Carrie Fisher’s Semi-Failed Estate Plan
Whether your estate is modest or movie star worthy, the value of a good estate plan, properly handled, cannot be underestimated. A comprehensive plan can mean the difference between an expensive and unnecessary “time spent in court headache” for your…
Is California’s New Transfer on Death Deed a Safe Alternative to a Living Trust?
Perhaps you’ve heard from a well-meaning friend or advisor that you can use an inexpensive Transfer on Death Deed to keep your property out of court without going to the trouble of creating a Living Trust. If so, read this…
How “Shopping Around” for An Estate Plan Could Leave Your Family With an Expensive, Unintended Mess
Maybe you’ve heard that before investing in a professional service you should “get three estimates.” While often this is wise advice, it’s actually a bad idea when it comes to estate planning. This article explains why and how you can…
Why You Should Never Buy Your Will From Living Social or Groupon
Of the handful of major life events that require your serious consideration, few are as emotionally charged as how to leave your assets for loved ones at the time of your death. This often complex process is accomplished via testamentary…
Leaving Without a Plan: Prince Didn’t Leave a Will & Here’s Why You Should
Even after death, celebrities are highly publicized for their mistakes, many of which we make ourselves. This time last year, superstar musician Prince died suddenly, leaving no will, and the management of his substantial estate fraught with legal complications and…
Estate Planning Essentials for Parents
A comprehensive estate plan can protect the things that matter most. For many, this means their property and their family. Including provisions for the care of your children in your estate plan is essential for peace of mind. But many…
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