Individual family members bring their own perspectives and values to the estate planning process. However, good communication can help head off potential multi-generational conflicts before they happen. 10 May

Generational Estate Planning: Communication is Key!

We can do many things to make preparing our Executor and loved ones easier. However, the main thing is just to start having the conversation, even if it is little sentences at a time. Don’t leave your loved ones with such confusion that they end up resorting to stalking someone to get some answers as Carrie Bradshaw did! 03 Mar

“BIG” Surprises in Your Will? Your Loved Ones Deserve a Spoiler Alert!

5 Guaranteed Ways to Mess Up Estate Planning | Curated Content | Common Mistakes | Cautionary Tales | Estates Gone Wrong 23 Jan

5 Most Common Ways to “Mess Up” Estate Planning

Just as there are an infinite variety of collector cars, the experience of owning them is different for everyone. One aspect, however, is universal: When you leave this earth, your cars stay behind. You can’t take ’em with you... 25 Nov

Your Beloved Vintage Cars: Make Your Intentions Known!

Learning that a member of your family is dying is often the most devastating news a family can receive. This article shares 8 tips for coping with a terminal diagnosis. 10 Jun

Coping with a Loved One’s Terminal Diagnosis: 8 Tips for Families

An Oregon woman —who "could not be contacted about the money despite numerous attempts to reach her"— died homeless, unaware she was entitled to over $800,000 in inheritance. 04 Jun

Woman Dies Homeless Unaware of $800k Inheritance

Open Family Conversation About Your Will with a Focus on Charities | Charitable Bequests | Estate Planning | Estates Gone Wrong 29 Apr

Open Family Conversation About Your Will with a Focus on Charities

If you’ve unexpectedly taken over legal guardianship of a minor or disabled person, you may be scrambling to figure out what your next steps should be... 21 Nov

What to Do When You Unexpectedly Become a Guardian

Executor of a Family Estate? How to Avoid Infighting over Inherited Wealth | Curated Content | Family Disputes | Estates Gone Wrong 12 Nov

Executor of a Family Estate? How to Avoid Infighting over Inherited Wealth

Family Conflict Results in Long-Term Estate Litigation over Secret Trust and Mutual Wills Agreement | Family Disputes | Estates Gone Wrong 09 Sep

Family Conflict Results in Long-Term Estate Litigation

Disinheriting a child can tear a family apart, if —revealed only after the parent in question has died— it comes as a surprise. Much of this conflict can be avoided if the parent in question has a candid conversation with family members in advance. 16 Apr

Disinheriting a Child Shouldn’t Take Your Family By Surprise!

There are significant risks to consider when transferring a business to the next generation. Here is some advice to drastically improve your chances of succession success... 06 Dec

Family Business: Setting The Next Generation Up To Succeed