Discussing your estate plan with difficult family members can feel daunting, but with patience, empathy, and a dash of humor, you can navigate the conversation effectively. By approaching it with kindness and understanding, you can ensure your wishes are clearly communicated and respected, keeping the family harmony intact—even if it means cracking a joke or two along the way. 27 May

How to Talk to Your Family about Your Fiduciary Choices

Long-Term Care Expenses Can Destroy Your Estate Plan | Elder Care Costs | Tax Implications | LTC Insurance | Estates Gone Wrong 23 May

Long-Term Care Expenses Can Destroy Your Estate Plan

Predatory Probate Lending: an Epidemic in Need of Law Reform? 22 May

Predatory Probate Lending: an Epidemic in Need of Law Reform?

Valuable Lessons from a Vague Law: The “Laughing Heir” Statute 10 May

Valuable Lessons from a Vague Law: The “Laughing Heir” Statute

This 3-step guide will explain what to do with an inherited coin collection and go over all your best options. 03 May

Inherited a Coin Collection? Here’s What to Do Next…

Securing the future of a child demands careful planning and thoughtful consideration, especially if they have developmental disabilities that require them to receive lifelong support from loved ones. 26 Apr

Estate Planning for Child with Special Needs: Mistakes to Avoid!

This article delves into the estates of five legendary individuals: Bob Ross, Stan Lee, Michael Jackson, Marilyn Monroe, and Paul Walker. These inheritance battles shed light on the significance of explicit planning for intellectual property. 26 Apr

Legendary Lessons: Protecting Intellectual Property

Owning and ultimately gifting art and collectibles brings unique challenges to its current owners and potential inheritors. Consulting with estate planning professionals, who specialize in these non-traditional assets, is very important. 19 Apr

Art & Collectibles: Unique Challenges for Owners and Inheritors

While you may be familiar with common terms such as a will, a trust or an executor, you may not be as certain about others. For quick reference, here’s a glossary of key terms you may come across when planning your estate: 11 Apr

Quick Reference: Glossary of Common Estate Planning Terms

Suit claimed Dudesy podcast violated Carlin’s copyright, calling it ‘a casual theft of a great American artist’s work’... The lawsuit was one of the first in the US to focus on the legality of deepfakes imitating a celebrity’s likeness. 03 Apr

George Carlin’s Estate Settles Lawsuit Over “AI Doppelganger”

Estate planning with collectibles can be challenging, but it's also an opportunity to share the stories and values of your cherished items with future generations. By taking the right steps, you can ensure that your collection is appreciated and preserved long after you're gone. 22 Mar

A Tricky Planning Puzzle: Including Collectibles in Your Estate

Incorporating tools and strategies into your estate plan to mitigate a beneficiary’s spendthrift habits is vital to protect both the beneficiary and your assets. 21 Mar

Estate Planning Strategies for Managing a Spendthrift Beneficiary