Before Leaving On Vacation: 4 Critical Tasks To Add To Your To-Do List
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] As COVID restrictions ease, more people than ever are planning to go on vacation this summer season. With some hotels reporting an 80% increase in bookings, going on vacation this year may require much more planning than it would have in the pre-pandemic times. But one thing many people forget to do is plan for […]
Let Britney’s Story Be A Lesson: The Vital Importance Of Incapacity Planning — Part 2
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Since the age of 16, when she burst onto the charts with her debut single, “…Hit Me Baby One More Time,” Britney Spears has been one of the world’s most famous and beloved pop stars. Yet despite her massive fame and fortune, Britney, who is now 39, has never truly had full control over […]
Britney Spears’ Nightmare Conservatorship Underscores The Vital Importance Of Incapacity Planning—Part 1
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Since the age of 16, when she burst onto the charts with her debut single, “…Hit Me Baby One More Time,” Britney Spears has been one of the world’s most famous and beloved pop stars. Yet despite her massive fame and fortune, Britney, who is now 39, has never truly had full control over […]
3 Vital Estate Planning Documents For High School Graduates
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] With the arrival of summer, young people across the country are about to reach a key milestone: high school graduation. If you have a child claiming their diploma, now is the time to prepare them for life after leaving the nest. Graduating high school is a significant accomplishment. However, it comes with serious responsibilities […]
Just Married? 6 Estate Planning Essentials for Newlyweds—Part 2
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] As we head into the peak of wedding season, if you are a newlywed or are about to tie the knot, add “estate planning” to your do list. And yes, we imagine that at this happiest time of your life, planning for your potential incapacity and eventual death is probably the farthest thing from […]
Just Married? 6 Estate Planning Essentials for Newlyweds—Part 1
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] As we head into the peak of wedding season, if you are a newlywed or are about to tie the knot, add “estate planning” to your do list. And yes, we imagine that at this happiest time of your life, planning for your potential incapacity and eventual death is probably the farthest thing from […]
Legal Gangsters: Netflix’s I Care a Lot Uncovers the Dark Side of Legal Guardianship—Part 2
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Netflix movie I Care a Lot provides a dark, violent, and somewhat comedic take on the real-life and not-at-all funny dangers of the legal (and sometimes corrupt) guardianship system. While the film’s twisting plot may seem far-fetched, it sheds light on a tragic phenomenon—the abuse of seniors at the hands of crooked “professional” guardians. […]
Legal Gangsters: Netflix’s I Care a Lot Uncovers the Dark Side of Legal Guardianship—Part 1
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Netflix movie I Care a Lot provides a dark, violent, and somewhat comedic take on the real life and not-at-all funny dangers of the legal (and sometimes corrupt) guardianship system. While the film’s twisting plot may seem far fetched, it sheds light on a tragic phenomenon—the abuse of seniors at the hands of […]
4 Reasons Why You Can’t Afford to Go Without An Estate Plan
When it comes to putting off or refusing to create an estate plan, your mind can concoct all sorts of rationalizations: “I won’t care because I’ll be dead,” “I’m too young,” “That won’t happen to me,” or “My family will know what to do.” But these thoughts all come from a mix of pride, denial, […]
The Real Cost To Your Family: Not Planning For Incapacity
When it comes to estate planning, most people automatically think about taking legal steps to ensure the right people inherit their stuff when they die. And these people aren’t wrong. Indeed, putting strategies in place to protect and pass on your wealth and other assets is a fundamental part of the planning equation. However, providing […]