When you think of estate planning, a Will is usually the first thing that comes to mind. In fact, most people who contact me tell me they...

If you’re a pet owner, you know the special bond that exists between you and your pets, and to many pet owners, our furry friends aren’t...

As a parent, you are quite accustomed to managing your children's legal and medical affairs, as circumstances require. If your child...

Being asked by a loved one to serve as Trustee for their Trust upon their death can be quite an honor, but it’s also a significant...

Investing in life insurance is a foundational part of estate planning, and when done right it’s a primary way to say “I love you” to your...

If you are looking to create your last will and testament, or will, online, you’ll find dozens of websites that let you prepare a variety...

This year, Estate Planning Awareness Week runs from October 17th to 23rd, and one of our primary goals is to educate you on the vital...

Actress Anne Heche died this August following a tragic car accident in which she plowed her vehicle into a West Los Angeles home, where...

If you have started to save for your child or grandchild’s college education, it’s worth considering whether to use a 529 plan, an...

If you have started to save for your child or grandchild’s college education, it’s worth considering whether to use a 529 plan, an...

You might think that only the super wealthy need to worry about asset protection planning. But the truth is that if you don’t have...

Despite the fact that it happens to every single one of us and is as every bit as natural as birth, very few among us are properly...

With divorce occurring in roughly 50% of all marriages in the U.S. and life expectancy increasing every day, second—and even...

If you're looking to collect life insurance proceeds as the policy’s beneficiary, the process is fairly simple. However, during the...

As we are about to wrap up another Pride Month, the LGBTQ+ community faces an increasingly uncertain legal landscape. In the wake of the...

If a family member or friend has asked you to serve as trustee for their trust either during their life, or upon their death, it’s a big...

As we head into summer, many parents will see their children graduate high school and prepare to leave home to attend college or pursue...

The road to retirement is a long one, and as with any journey, it helps to have a few key milestones along the way to help gauge your...

Within the past year, a combination of new legislation and the recent change of leadership in the White House and Congress stands to...

Going through divorce can be an overwhelming experience that impacts nearly every facet of your life, including estate planning. Yet,...