Legal Planning for Long-Term Care is Essential
Care is collapsing in many communities, so families need documents, funding plans and clear roles before a crisis begins.
November 6, 2025
Strategies to Avoid Disputes Between Siblings
Verbal promises about inheritances often fail when the written estate plan says otherwise. This disconnect fuels sibling disputes that can fracture families and deplete estates.
October 28, 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
The Estate of The Union Season 4|Episode 7 is out now!
The Estate of The Union Season 4|Episode 7 is out now! We continue our Conversations with Non-Profits series, where our listeners have an opportunity to
October 9, 2025
Preparing an Estate Plan when Children Live in Another State
Whether it’s because of work, school or a marriage, it isn’t uncommon for a parent to have children and other loved ones scattered across the United States.
October 7, 2025
Combining Philanthropy with Estate Planning
Tax-efficient charitable giving allows you to support causes that matter to you, while reaping a financial benefit.
September 30, 2025
Protect Your Child’s Inheritance in a Second Marriage
The portion the surviving spouse can claim depends on the circumstances.
September 24, 2025
It is Wise to Add Your Trust to Your Homeowner’s Policy
Many homeowners risk denied claims by not listing their trust on insurance policies.
September 8, 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