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June 10, 2022

Getting married is one of the biggest decisions a person may make in their life. However, marriage may also involve a number of other difficult decisions, such as signing a prenuptial agreement, also known as a prenup.

May 2, 2022

A recent Caring.com survey reveals that only 42% of adults in the U.S. currently have estate planning documents such as a will or living trust.

April 14, 2022

If you’ve been named the personal representative in someone’s will, when that person passes away, you will likely become the executor of the estate in probate court. Here's what you should do next.

March 1, 2022

No matter your age, if you own a business, you should have a business succession plan in place as part of a comprehensive estate plan. Your company, like your grandmother’s antique hutch, is an asset. If you want to decide who receives your assets and who takes the helm of what you have built, you need to have a business succession plan. Without it, the court will decide your company’s fate.

Feb. 11, 2022

Although the idea of estate planning is straightforward — the process of planning for a person’s future and that of their loved ones — many people aren’t quite clear on what such planning entails.

Jan. 27, 2022

From an emotional standpoint, legal disputes involving family members are some of the most challenging ones. When emotions run high in estate disputes, family relationships can suffer. That is why it is crucial to resolve a dispute in an efficient manner before it turns into a full-fledged lawsuit.

Dec. 16, 2021

Estate planning may not be the first thing on a young adult’s mind, but there are several reasons people who turn 18 or are in their 20s need to consider it.

Nov. 11, 2021

According to an annual study done by the website Caring.com, the pandemic increased awareness among young people of taking the proper steps to plan for the future.

Oct. 29, 2021

Estate planning should be a top priority for anyone, regardless of their assets, age, or marital status. But what if you’re entering into a second marriage and need to make revisions to an existing plan? Although this will complicate your planning, it doesn’t mean you have to start over from scratch.

Sept. 20, 2021

According to a survey by the website Policygenius.com, the COVID-19 pandemic increased people’s awareness of the need for estate planning, with 40% of those surveyed expressing an increased urgency to create at least a will.