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Why Estate Planning Is Essential for Unmarried Couples

While estate planning is important for married couples, it is arguably even more necessary for couples that live together who are not married. Without an estate plan, married couples would not be able to make end-of-life decisions or inherit from…

Estate Planning During a Divorce: 4 Key Considerations

You have planned your life carefully. With your spouse, you have drawn up a will and established trusts to organize your estate after your deaths. You have made decisions about the guardianship of your children, should anything happen to you…

How Often Do You Need to Update Your Estate Planning?

It may be time to contact your estate planning attorney if it has been a while since you updated (or reviewed) your estate plan. Experts recommend updating your estate plan every three to five years—whether changing beneficiary designations or updating estate…

7 Surprising Facts You Should Know About Being an Agent Under a Power of Attorney

A power of attorney is a legal document that enables you to appoint someone else to act on your behalf. As an agent under a power of attorney, you are authorized to make important decisions for someone who cannot do…

Drafting a Power of Attorney That Lessens the Chances of Abuse

A statutory durable power of attorney is one of the most important estate planning documents you can create, but it is also one that can be misused. While it is not possible to completely prevent the possibility of financial abuse,…

5 Estate Planning Myths

There are many misconceptions about estate planning and implementing any of them into your estate plan can result in costly mistakes. Understanding who needs an estate plan and what it should cover is key to creating a plan that is…

Why You Should Have an Estate Plan

One way to ensure that your assets go to the people you want is to have a comprehensive estate plan to spell out your wishes and intentions. A well thought out estate plan will outline your wishes for your beneficiaries…

A Light at the End of the Tunnel for Britney Spears

There have been many recent reports regarding the petition that Britney Spears’ father, Jamie Spears, filed with the Court that has overseen her conservatorship. This has been an unexpected occurrence considering that the pop star has been under a conservatorship…

Estate Planning Tips for Blended Families

Today’s modern family often looks a little different than it once did. While the nuclear family once meant two parents and their children, things are more blended these days. As people get married, divorced, and remarried, they often wonder about…

Modifying Estate Plans After a Serious Illness

When faced with a serious illness, there are many things that feel out of your control. The sense of fear and helplessness can seem overwhelming. Believe it or not, there are steps you can take to regain a sense of…