Estate Planning for Singles

June 30, 2021

If you don’t have a spouse and children, you might not think you need to do any estate planning—but that’s not the case.

Britney Spears’ Conservatorship Battle Continues

March 15, 2021

The legal controversy surrounding Britney Spears is no secret. Her father has controlled her career and finances since 2008, a position she’s been fighting against for years.

How to Advocate for Elderly Parents

February 17, 2021

As family caregivers, we play many roles: scheduler, money manager, house cleaner, health aide, nurse, navigator, nurturer and more. Perhaps the most important role, though, is advocate, as we ensure the best life possible for our loved ones when they are vulnerable.

46 Year Old Zappos CEO Died with No Will

January 5, 2021

If you pass away without a will, state law generally decides who gets your assets and, if you have children, who will care for them.

Your Estate Plan Should Protect Digital Assets

November 26, 2020

Do you have accounts, records, or information that are accessed using your mobile phone, through an internet connection, or by using a keyboard, touch-screen, or tablet?

Estate Planning Doesn’t Stop When You Retire

November 5, 2020

Building enough wealth to sustain yourself in retirement is a monumental achievement. However, financial planning doesn’t end when you no longer rely on a paycheck.

What Happens if a Power of Attorney Is Rejected?

August 13, 2020

The possibility that a power of attorney might be rejected may be one reason not to simply pull a form off the internet and hope it will be accepted.

Your Estate Plan Needs to Be Customized

July 28, 2020

Estate planning documents often are treated like the photocopied permission slip for a child’s field trip. You fill in your name, include the children’s names and dates of birth, and sign. The document is filed away to be used if needed, but you really never expect it to be used.

Why was Widow of Henry Ford II in a Fight over the Estate?

July 8, 2020

The heirs to Henry Ford II – the eldest grandson of legendary Henry Ford – filed a legal challenge against their late patriarch’s attorney, Frank Chopin, who is now the champion of Ford’s widow, Kathleen DuRoss Ford, 80.

Review Your Estate Plan in the Coronavirus Pandemic

June 25, 2020

Many people are taking this time at home during the COVID-19 crisis to update their estate plan. Here are six critical estate plan components you should focus on in light of the current pandemic.

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