Linda's Guide to Leaving a Legacy
Valentine’s Day and Estate Planning ♥
Valentine’s Day and estate planning might seem like an odd pairing at first, but they can be quite interconnected, especially for couples who are committed ...
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Happy Groundhog Day! It’s Time To Peek-Out and Ensure Your Legacy Will Go On!
Are you like the groundhog? Occasionally, you stick your head out of your warm, protected cave of ignorance to think about what would happen to ...
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Should You Share Your Estate Planning Details With Loved Ones?Part 2 – Disadvantages of Sharing Your Estate Planning Details
Last week, I discussed the advantages of sharing your estate planning details with your loved ones. This week, we will look at some disadvantages of ...
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Should You Share Your Estate Planning Details With Loved Ones?Part 1 – Advantages of Sharing Your Estate Planning Details
Estate planning can be complex and sensitive, so your choice may depend on your unique relationships with loved ones and family dynamics. There are advantages ...
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Situations Requiring More Than a Basic Will
Blended Families. If you have remarried and have children from a previous relationship, you must ensure that your money and property are distributed in a ...
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Productivity Tips for the New Year
Are you feeling bogged down in a swamp of clutter, deadlines, and incomplete tasks? As we begin the New Year, do a few simple things ...
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Can Artificial Intelligence Programs Write Basic Estate Planning Documents?
With the increased coverage of artificial intelligence (AI), some people may wonder whether an AI program can create an estate plan for them. While AI ...
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A Christmas Letter from Jesus
Author Unknown When you look for me at Christmas, You won’t need a special star. I’m no longer just in Bethlehem, I’m right here where ...
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Errors That Make Online Documents Unenforceable
Estate planning attorneys help you avoid the following common mistakes that are often made in online documents. These mistakes could make the document unenforceable, require ...
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How to Get Organized to Meet With Your Estate Planning Attorney
OK, great! You’ve finally decided to meet with an estate planning attorney and get your affairs in order. It’s time to make sure your family ...
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Swedish Death Cleaning
How much stuff is too much? Most Americans would probably admit that they own too many things. From clothes to electronics to sports equipment to ...
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30th Anniversary of Practicing Law
Saturday, October 21, 2023, I will celebrate 30 years of practicing law!!! Thank you to everyone who has allowed my law firm to assist you ...
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Was one of your New Year’s Resolutions to complete your estate plan?
It’s not too late to set up your estate plan before the end of the year. Don’t let your resolution to get things in order ...
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Time to Brush Up on Your Probate Etiquette
When a person dies, what happens next depends on whether the deceased person had any foundational estate planning documents such as a last will and ...
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Bills and Services to Cancel—and Keep—When a Loved One Dies
After a loved one’s passing, there are many tasks that must be dealt with. Settling a loved one’s accounts helps avoid unnecessary charges and protects ...
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Writing Your Own Obituary as an Addition to Your Estate Plan
An obituary can be a way to share your life story and communicate information about significant events and people, as well as important values you ...
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Important Questions Your Estate Planning Attorney Will Ask You
For many people, the thought of meeting with an estate planning attorney strikes fear into their hearts. It can be uncomfortable to even consider the ...
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Should I talk to my Family About My Estate Plan?
As with most everything, people have differing opinions as to whether you should talk to your loved ones about your estate plan. Communicating your plans ...
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WHAT SHOULD I BRING TO MY INITIAL CONSULTATION WITH AN ESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEY?
It is never too early to schedule your initial consultation with an estate planning attorney. First, you must ensure that you prepare the right documents ...
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YOUR VACATION CHECKLIST
You’ve packed sunblock and a beach novel. You’ve planned your itinerary and bought plane tickets. But have you ensured that your estate plan is up ...
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