by Leslie Marenco | Oct 18, 2019 | Celebrity Estates, Family, Guardianship, Inheritance, Kids Protection Planning
In the aftermath of rapper Nipsey Hussle’s murder this March, his family and ex-girlfriend have been locked in a bitter battle for custody of one of his young children. And as this ugly drama plays out in the courtroom and tabloids, it highlights the single-most...
by Leslie Marenco | Oct 11, 2019 | Family, Financial, Guardianship, Inheritance, Kids Protection Planning, Special Needs Planning
With societal attitudes about love, marriage, and parenting constantly evolving, our perception of what constitutes “family” is becoming more and more flexible. As family structures become more varied, we’re learning that when it comes to raising children, the marital...
by Leslie Marenco | May 3, 2019 | Guardianship, Kids Protection Planning, Probate, Vacation / Travel
4 Critical Estate Planning Tasks to Complete Before Going on Vacation Going on vacation entails lots of planning: packing luggage, buying plane tickets, making hotel reservations, and confirming rental vehicles. But one thing many people forget to do is plan for the...
by Leslie Marenco | Apr 21, 2017 | Estate Planning, Guardianship, Health Care Directive, Kids Protection Planning
Raising a grandchild (or even spending a lot of time with your grandchild while his or her parents work) can be fraught with legal and financial complications. Lacking many of the inherent rights parents have, grandparents who are responsible for the care of...
by Leslie Marenco | Jan 27, 2017 | Estate Planning, Guardianship, Kids Protection Planning, Wills
Did you know that according to South Florida Parenting, 69% of parents have not named legal guardians for their kids in case something happens to them? Parents fail to nominate guardians for many reasons. Some don’t know they need to. Some don’t because it...
by Leslie Marenco | Jun 30, 2016 | Estate Planning, Guardianship, Special Needs Planning
Thanks to advances in medical treatment and the development of assistive technologies, individuals with special needs are living longer and more productive lives today, than ever before. While this is positive news, it presents a unique set of estate planning...
