November 6, 2020 is “National Love Your Lawyer Day,” which started in 2001 as a way to celebrate lawyers for their positive contributions...

In January, we reported how the deaths of NBA legend Kobe Bryant (Kobe) and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, in a helicopter crash...

Many people come to us curious (or confused) about trusts and taxes. So today’s article is going to sort it out and clarify things for...

When you think about those loved ones who’ve passed away, you probably don’t think very much—or even at all—about the “things” they’ve...

Elder abuse can take a wide variety of forms, but we think the worst of the worst is caused by unscrupulous adult guardians appointed by...

In the first part of this series, we discussed how some professional adult guardians have used their powers to abuse the seniors placed...

Whether it’s called “The Great Wealth Transfer,” “The Silver Tsunami,” or some other catchy-sounding name, it’s a fact that a tremendous...

If you were to suddenly die today, would your loved ones know how to quickly find your estate planning documents? Would they know how to...

When you create your estate plan, the idea that one of your adult children would ever use their inheritance to bankroll a cult is...

In a recent Facebook post “Processes to go through with your parents before they die,” Daniel Schmachtenberger, founder of the Critical...

Whenever the topic of estate planning comes up, people invariably mention creating a will. And with good reason—having a will is a...

In the first part of this series, we discussed one of the most frequent causes for dispute over your estate plan. Here, we’ll look at...

No matter how well you think you know your loved ones, it’s impossible to predict exactly how they’ll behave when you die or if you...

This week Tom Petty’s daughters escalated the battle over their late father’s estate by filing a lawsuit against Petty’s second wife that...

In the first part of this series, we discussed a couple of the most critical updates you must make to your estate plan if you’re getting...

Divorce can be traumatic for the whole family. Even if the process is amicable, it involves many tough decisions, legal hassles, and...

Going on vacation entails lots of planning: packing luggage, buying plane tickets, making hotel reservations, and confirming rental...

Even if you put a totally solid estate plan in place, it can end up proving worthless if it’s not properly updated. Estate planning is...

In late February, Luke Perry, who became famous starring in the 1990s TV series Beverly Hills 90210, suffered a massive stroke at age 52....

Unlike most of your assets, individual retirement accounts (IRAs) do not pass to your family through a will. Instead, upon your death,...