4 12, 2018

Estate Planning for Young Families

2018-12-04T17:37:32-05:00December 4th, 2018|

Given how much parents of young children have on their plates, it’s understandable that estate planning isn’t typically at the top their to-do lists. But the truth is, once you have children, estate planning becomes a necessity regardless of your [...]

26 11, 2018

Learning from Terri Schiavo Case

2024-02-11T17:27:06-05:00November 26th, 2018|

If you’re of a certain age, you probably remember the Terri Schiavo case: in 1990, Mrs. Schiavo suddenly lost consciousness and slipped into a persistent vegetative state. She was only 26 years old and, like many other young people, did [...]

19 11, 2018

Avoiding a Nightmare of Adult Guardianship

2024-02-11T17:26:37-05:00November 19th, 2018|

“A ruthless determination to take elders from their homes and make them conform to a one-size-fits-all process by which their belongings can be sold, and their family and friends shut out — until eventually they are locked away in institutions [...]

15 11, 2018

Estate Planning in the Digital Age

2018-11-16T06:21:27-05:00November 15th, 2018|

What happens to my Facebook photos after I die? Can I pass on my iTunes music library to my children? Can my sister access my personal email account? At one point or another, questions like these have probably crossed your [...]

5 11, 2018

Succession Planning for E-Commerce Brands

2018-11-08T05:33:27-05:00November 5th, 2018|

E-commerce has changed the way the world does business, offering even the smallest enterprises and solo entrepreneurs 24 hour-a-day access to customers from around the globe. While the opportunities are substantial, if you’ve created a successful e-commerce store, you know [...]

29 10, 2018

Living Wills and Dignity-Based Dementia Planning

2018-11-08T05:33:42-05:00October 29th, 2018|

Advanced healthcare directives, or living wills, are a critical component of a comprehensive estate plan, providing guidance to family and caregivers regarding end-of-life medical decisions. But what happens if someone is suffering from a long-term, progressively worsening condition like dementia [...]

7 09, 2018

Caregiver Support is Critical for the Whole Family

2018-11-08T05:33:56-05:00September 7th, 2018|

All too often, the task of caring for an elderly, disabled or terminally ill family member falls entirely—or nearly so—to one family member. Sometimes this happens by default, because one family member lives near the person in need or has [...]

3 09, 2018

Redo Your Estate Plan When You Remarry

2023-12-08T02:49:31-05:00September 3rd, 2018|

If you are getting remarried, you obviously want to celebrate, but it is also important to focus on less exciting matters like redoing your estate plan. You may have created an estate plan during your first marriage, but this time [...]

28 08, 2018

Inheritance Shouldn’t Be a Secret

2023-12-27T04:14:57-05:00August 28th, 2018|

Family wealth and inheritance can have a significant impact on the younger generation’s options and standard of living. But, contrary to popular belief, that impact isn’t always positive. In one 25-year study of thousands of families, researchers found that about [...]

20 08, 2018

Managing Your Inheritance

2023-12-27T04:35:08-05:00August 20th, 2018|

Receiving a significant inheritance can be life-altering. For those just starting out or just making ends meet, an inheritance may mean the ability to establish a retirement account or purchase a home. Inherited money can pay for a college education [...]