Category: Linda’s Guide to Leaving a Legacy Blog

Estate Planning Issues for the Modern Family 

As the name suggests, ABC’s TV show Modern Family depicts the relationships and experiences between a fictional extended family. Throughout the course of the series, ...
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Legal Perils of Gifts between Unmarried Couples 

Gifts that are given purely out of affection can create unintended consequences. This includes gift taxes and the relinquishing of control over the gift once ...
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5 Ways to Show Appreciation to a Caregiver 

November is National Home Care and Hospice Month, and Home Care Aide Week takes place the second full week of the month, November 12-18, 2022. The following is ...
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Choosing a Gift to Give to a Charity 

Since it is the giving season, let’s talk about charitable giving! You are not limited to donating cash to a public charity. Certain accounts or ...
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Sometimes, Two Heads Are Better Than One 

Your friends, family, and colleagues may play an important role in your estate plan. It is vital to appoint a fiduciary to act on your ...
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ESTATE PLANNING “TALK” AT THE THANKSGIVING TABLE! 

Thanksgiving is one of the best opportunities of the year to share quality time with loved ones. It’s also one of the only chances many ...
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A Month of Thanksgiving – Your Legacy!

The month of November is about reflecting on those things for which we are thankful. Estate planning includes more than just financial and legal matters. ...
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Celebrity Horror Stories: Estate Planning Gone Wrong Part 2

Inadvertently Omitting a Child  Michael Critchton. The famous author was survived by his fifth wife, who was pregnant. His will didn’t anticipate the birth of ...
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Celebrity Horror Stories: Estate Planning Gone Wrong 

Not Updating A Plan  Whitney Houston. Ms. Houston’s estate climbed to $12 million between when her will was written in 1993 her death in 2012. ...
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