A last will and testament is a legal document that determines how your property will be distributed after your death, but it’s also much more than that. A will provides clarity about your wishes and protection for the people you love. Having those…
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Trusts have become an increasingly popular estate planning tool in recent years, and for good reason. Trusts offer a powerful way to protect the people you care about, both during your lifetime and after you’re gone. Whether you want to plan for th…
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A comprehensive estate plan doesn’t simply address what happens when you’re gone. It also provides you security while you’re alive, and powers of attorney are an essential part of a comprehensive estate plan. A power of attorney, also called a…
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Because the law has only recently given legal recognition to LGBTQ+ relationships and marriages, members of this community may still face some planning challenges that cisgender and heterosexual people do not. What’s more, given the shifting politi…
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Getting older is a fact of life, but it also comes with legal, financial, and practical challenges that you may not have experienced in the past. Elder law is an umbrella term for areas of the law that address the unique needs of older adults and the…
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If you care for a loved one with special needs, it’s critical that you have an estate plan that takes their ongoing and future needs into account. Depending on their circumstances, inheriting from you directly under state law or via a simple will c…
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For many of us, pets are truly members of our families, and we can’t imagine leaving them unprotected any more than we would a child or a partner. Our pets trust us completely and rely on us for their care, so when we’re no longer around to care…
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