Outdated Beneficiary Designations can Quietly Override Carefully Written Estate Plan
Outdated beneficiary designations can quietly override even the most carefully written estate plan.
March 3, 2026
Open Conversations About Property Plans Can Prevent Probate Delays
Open family conversations about property plans can prevent probate delays, disputes and unnecessary legal costs.
February 3, 2026
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
Protect Your Child’s Inheritance in a Second Marriage
The portion the surviving spouse can claim depends on the circumstances.
September 24, 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
How Do You Protect Your Child’s Inheritance in a Second Marriage?
Make sure that you have a will and up-to-date beneficiary designations on all of your bank accounts, life-insurance policies and brokerage accounts.
July 2, 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
Steps to Avoid Inheritance Issues in Second Marriages
Blended families face unique estate planning risks—without clear documents and careful planning, inheritance conflicts between spouses and children are almost inevitable.
May 13, 2025
How Does a No-Contest Clause Protect Your Will?
The stakes are high for heirs who expect a hefty inheritance.
April 8, 2025
Post-Nuptial Agreement can help Couples avoid Conflicts
Later-in-life marriages bring unique financial and legal challenges. A post-nuptial agreement can protect both spouses, while preserving family assets and expectations.
February 19, 2025