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Effective communication with your family and loved ones is vital... The consequences of ambiguity or misalignment between intent and execution can be significant, potentially leading to legal battles that deplete trust resources and damage family relationships. 30 Sep
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  • Communication Breakdowns, Curated Content

Estate Planning Case Proves Clarity and Communication are Vital

Your Digital Assets: The Mess Left Behind | Digital Distress | Online Accounts | Estate Planning | Estates Gone Wrong 29 Sep
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  • Curated Content, Digital Distress

Your Digital Assets: The Mess Left Behind

Estate Planning Lesson From Disney Movies 27 Sep
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  • Common Mistakes, Curated Content

Timeless Estate Planning Lessons from Nine Disney Classics

Miami retiree alleges 3ABN executives misled him into signing away 400 acres in the Bahamas that had been in his family for four generations 27 Sep
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  • Charitable Misgivings, Curated Content

Nonprofit Christian Ministry: Property Disputes & Scandals

Family in Legal Battle with Housekeeper over Richard Simmons' Estate 26 Sep
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  • Celebrity Estates, Curated Content

Richard Simmons’ Estate: Family in Legal Battle with Housekeeper

Just crafting a will isn’t enough... You need to keep it up-to-date and make changes after certain events occur to ensure that your assets will be distributed according to your wishes. Updating your will can also help prevent family squabbles over inheritance down the road. 23 Sep
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Life Events

Crafting a Will is Not Enough: Why You Need to Revisit Your Estate Plan

Estate Planning Can Be Difficult: Surprises Complicate Things Further | Curated Content | Communication Breakdowns | Estates Gone Wrong 22 Sep
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  • Communication Breakdowns, Curated Content

Estate Planning is Difficult: Don’t Complicate it With Surprises

Transferring Property Title to a Trustee: Step-by-Step Guide 13 Sep
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  • Curated Content, Property Pitfalls

Transferring Property Title to a Trustee: Step-by-Step Guide

estate planning horror stories? money going to the wrong person, incorrect people settling the estate... why you should ask more questions! 02 Sep
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Communication Breakdowns, Curated Content

“What If” Scenarios: Why You Should Ask More Questions

Don't Let Denial Delay Long-Term Care Planning | Curated Content | Elder Care | Estate Planning | Estates Gone Wrong 27 Aug
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Long-Term Care Crisis

Don’t Let Denial Delay Long-Term Care Planning

Companies that start taking steps today to put succession plans in place for key tech leadership roles will be able to future-proof themselves and stand out in the market. 22 Aug
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Succession Strategies

Strategic Succession Planning for Key Tech Leadership Roles

Having the Correct Power of Attorney is Crucial: Understand the Different Types 06 Aug
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  • Curated Content, Legacy Lexicon

Having the Correct POA is Crucial: Understand the Different Types

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