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Use Estate Planning to Ensure Your Legacy Doesn’t Get Erased

When you think about those loved ones who’ve passed away, you probably don’t think very much—or even at all—about the “things” they’ve left you. And

Estranged Wife of Ernie Banks to Battle His Caregiver in Court (Again!)

The last will and trust of late Cubs Hall of Famer Ernie Banks is going back to court, adding a new chapter to the story

Use Estate Planning to Avoid Adult Guardianship—and Elder Abuse: Part 2

In the first part of this article we discussed how some professional adult guardians have used their powers to abuse the seniors placed under their

Where There’s a Will, There Isn’t Always an Estate Plan

Have you ever heard the saying “Where there’s a will, there’s a way”? Well, for millions of Americans the fact is that where there’s a

Use Estate Planning to Avoid Adult Guardianship—and Elder Abuse

Elder abuse can take a wide variety of forms, but we think the worst of the worst is caused by unscrupulous adult guardians appointed by

3 Estate Planning Concerns For Married, Same-Gender Couples

Now that same-gender couples can legally marry in all 50 states, more Americans than ever before are enjoying the rights and benefits that come with

Tennis prodigy Coco Gauff ́s most challenging opponent…taxes!

The Complex Taxation of International Child Sports Stars Every child star who makes it big in sports must also face one of the least talked-about

Why A Will Is Not A Suitable Option For Protecting Your Pet

These days, lots of people consider their pets to be members of their family. Indeed, pets can become our closest companions. As such, it’s only

How will the Coming Wealth Transfer Affect Your Family?

Whether it’s called “The Great Wealth Transfer,” “The Silver Tsunami,” or some other catchy-sounding name, it’s a fact that a tremendous amount of wealth will

Epstein´s Will Found! Signed 2 Days Before Death

The battle over the Estate of Jeffrey Epstein promises to be as full of drama as it is of mystery. With assets including opulent homes

Why You Need To Add a ‘When I Die’ File to Your Estate Plan

If you were to suddenly die today, would your loved ones know how to quickly find your estate planning documents? Would they know how to

The Real Cost to Your Family of Failed Estate Planning: Not Updating Your Plan

If you’re like most people, you probably view estate planning as a burdensome necessity—just one more thing to check off of life’s endless “to-do” list.

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