Always Update Estate Plan after Moving to a New State
When you cross state lines, your estate plan may no longer work the way you intended, even if nothing in your personal life has changed.
December 29, 2025
Portability Doesn’t Happen Automatically
Portability isn’t automatic; even nontaxable estates must file a tax return to elect it.
November 13, 2025
Choosing a Guardian for Minor Children is Critical
Choosing a guardian is one of the most important estate planning decisions parents make. It ensures that children are cared for by someone trustworthy and aligned with family values if the unexpected happens.
October 14, 2025
Health Care Proxy and Power of Attorney are Essential Tools in your Estate Plan
What people fail to realize is that your estate plan is more than just distributing your assets after you pass away.
September 4, 2025
How Wealth is Distributed in Blended Families
This summer’s passing of Ozzy Osbourne was mourned by heavy metal fans and caught the attention of estate planning attorneys for lessons about how wealth is distributed among members of a blended family. Whether you liked his music or not, Osbourne left an estate estimated to be worth $230 million plus future royalties, reports a recent article from Think Advisor, “What Wealthy Families Can Learn From a Rock Star’s Estate.” There’s no estate battle for now. However, only time will tell if the Osbourne family faces issues like those of many blended families. There’s no simple playbook for these situations,…
September 2, 2025
Parents with Young Children need an Estate Plan
Estate planning ensures that your children and assets are cared for according to your wishes.
August 27, 2025
Moving to Another State can Impact Your Will
Wills don’t automatically become invalid when you move. However, state laws can affect how they’re interpreted or enforced.
July 29, 2025
Avoid the Survivor’s Tax Penalty After the Death of a Spouse
Losing a spouse is emotionally devastating. However, many surviving partners also face an unexpected financial blow in the form of higher taxes.
June 30, 2025
Understanding the Essentials of Social Security Survivor Benefits
Survivor benefits can be complex, even if you don’t think you have a complicated financial situation.
June 4, 2025
Older Couples Should Consider Premarital Agreement
A premarital agreement offers older couples a thoughtful way to protect assets, clarify financial expectations and strengthen trust before saying ‘I do.’
May 29, 2025