AARP and The Red Cross Celebrate Make-A-Will Month, But Here’s What They Didn’t Tell You
Why “Just a Will” Is Never Enough
3 Essential Questions to Ask Before Creating Your Will Online
How To Choose the Right Trustee
What Your Last Will & Testament Will (And Will Not) Do—Part 2
What Your Last Will & Testament Will (And Will Not) Do—Part 1
If You’ve Been Asked To Serve As Trustee, Here’s What You Should Know
Protect Your Children’s Inheritance With A Lifetime Asset Protection Trust
Probate: What It Is & How To Avoid It—Part 2
One of The Greatest Gifts To Your Family Is The Plan For Incapacity
Will and Trusts
Consider This Before You Create Your Will Online
A last will and testament is the most commonly thought-of document when it comes to an estate plan. But really it is only a very small part of an integrated plan that ensures your family stays out of court and…
Former Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh Dies Without A Will—Part 2
Last week in part one of this series, we discussed how Tony Hsieh became an Internet pioneer, starting two wildly successful companies, LinkExchange and Zappos, the latter of which he sold to Amazon for $1.2 billion. It was as CEO…
Former Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh Dies Without A Will—Part 1
On November 27th, nine days after being pulled unconscious from a house fire in a beachfront home in New London, Connecticut, Tony Hsieh, the former CEO of the online shoe retailer Zappos, died due to complications of smoke inhalation. Hsieh,…
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 includes this key document in one form or another. A…
Will Your Estate Plan Actually Work When Your Family Needs It?
November 6, 2020 is “National Love Your Lawyer Day,” which started in 2001 as a way to celebrate lawyers for their positive contributions and encourage the public to view lawyers in a more favorable light. As Personal Family Lawyers, we’re…
Black Panther Star Chadwick Boseman Dies Without A Will—Part 2
On October 15th, nearly two months after the death of Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman, his wife, Taylor Simone Ledward, filed documents with the Los Angeles probate court seeking to be named administrator of his estate. Earlier this year, Boseman…
Black Panther Star Chadwick Boseman Dies Without A Will—Part 1
On October 15th, nearly two months after the death of Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman, his wife, Taylor Simone Ledward, filed documents with the Los Angeles probate court seeking to be named administrator of his estate. Earlier this year, Boseman…
What You Should Know Before Agreeing to Serve as Trustee
Being asked by a loved one to serve as trustee for their trust upon their death can be quite an honor, but it’s also a major responsibility—and the role is definitely not for everyone. Indeed, serving as a trustee entails…
What the Netflix Series Tiger King Can Teach You About Estate Planning-Part 2
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…
How to Avoid the Need For a Prenuptial Agreement—Part 2
If you are engaged to be married, divorce is probably the last thing you and your fiancé want to be thinking about. Yet you might be rightfully concerned about what would happen to your assets should your marriage end in…
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