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The Life-or-Death Decisions Your Family Shouldn’t Have to Make Alone

The Life-or-Death Decisions Your Family Shouldn’t Have to Make Alone

2025.07.11When you think about estate planning, you probably picture wills, trusts, and who gets what. But what happens when decisions are made about your … View Post
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The One Big Beautiful Bill: What It Means for Your Family’s Financial Future

The One Big Beautiful Bill: What It Means for Your Family’s Financial Future

2025.07.08 The massive tax legislation known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (“OBBB”) became law on July 4, 2025, brings  sweeping changes that will affect nearly … View Post
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When Paradise Turns to Pain: Jimmy Buffett’s Estate Battle 

When Paradise Turns to Pain: Jimmy Buffett’s Estate Battle 

2025.07.04Jimmy Buffett built an empire around the laid-back “Margaritaville” lifestyle, but his $275 million estate has become anything but relaxing for his family. The legendary … View Post
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Life, Liberty, and Legacy: How Life & Legacy Planning Promotes Independence 

Life, Liberty, and Legacy: How Life & Legacy Planning Promotes Independence 

2025.06.27Every Fourth of July, we celebrate more than fireworks and barbecues. We honor the bold vision of people who refused to accept the status … View Post
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A Texas Mail Carrier’s Act of Love Shows Why Your Pets Need a Plan Too

A Texas Mail Carrier’s Act of Love Shows Why Your Pets Need a Plan Too

2025.06.20When Ian Burke, a mail carrier from Destin, Texas, heard that Floyd—a 70-pound dog he’d befriended on his delivery route—had ended … View Post
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What Priscilla Presley’s Lawsuit Reveals About the Prevalence of Elder Abuse

What Priscilla Presley’s Lawsuit Reveals About the Prevalence of Elder Abuse

2025.06.24 June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, and there’s a case in the headlines right now that drives home just how important this issue … View Post
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Breaking the Cycle: How Life & Legacy Planning Protects Black Families’ Generational Wealth

Breaking the Cycle: How Life & Legacy Planning Protects Black Families’ Generational Wealth

2025.06.13 The statistics are sobering. According to the Federal Reserve’s 2022 Survey of Consumer Finances, the wealth gap between white Americans and Black Americans is … View Post
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This Father’s Day Take Your Provision One Step Further 

This Father’s Day Take Your Provision One Step Further 

2025.06.06 Father’s Day arrives each June filled with barbecues, baseball games, and heartfelt cards celebrating the dads who shape our lives. While ties and … View Post
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Pride Month & Planning: Securing a Legacy That Lasts

Pride Month & Planning: Securing a Legacy That Lasts

2025.05.30As Pride Month begins, we celebrate the progress made toward equality while acknowledging that LGBTQIA+ individuals, couples, and families still face unique legal challenges. … View Post
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File Clerk

File Clerk

Do you enjoy meeting and helping families? Do you love solving puzzles? Do you find you have certain habits and ways of accomplishing certain … View Post
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The Missing Will Mystery: How Zappos CEO’s Estate Chaos Could Have Been Avoided

The Missing Will Mystery: How Zappos CEO’s Estate Chaos Could Have Been Avoided

2025.05.23Imagine this: You’ve built a business empire worth hundreds of millions of dollars, transformed a city’s downtown area, and touched countless lives … View Post
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Beyond Remembrance: How Memorial Day Can Inspire Leaving Your Own Legacy

Beyond Remembrance: How Memorial Day Can Inspire Leaving Your Own Legacy

Memorial Day isn’t just about barbeques or pool parties. It’s a day to collectively pause and honor the brave men and women … View Post
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Why Business Owners Deserve More Than an Easy or Cheap Estate Plan

Why Business Owners Deserve More Than an Easy or Cheap Estate Plan

Picture this: you’ve just set up your estate plan using a quick and easy online DIY form or a budget-friendly legal service. Or, … View Post
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Social Media Manager – TikTok & Reels Wizard for a Bold Personal Brand

Social Media Manager – TikTok & Reels Wizard for a Bold Personal Brand

Location: Remote or HybridType: Part-Time or Full-TimeIndustry: Legal / Personal Development / CoachingExperience Level: Mid-Level Compensation: Negotiable Are you a social media native who just knows … View Post
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A Mother’s Legacy: Estate Planning as Your Greatest Expression of Love

A Mother’s Legacy: Estate Planning as Your Greatest Expression of Love

When we think about Mother’s Day, we often picture breakfast in bed, handmade cards, and bouquets of fresh flowers. But what if there … View Post
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The $700 Million Mistake: Why an Asset Inventory Is an Essential Part of Your Estate Plan

The $700 Million Mistake: Why an Asset Inventory Is an Essential Part of Your Estate Plan

Imagine accidentally throwing away $700 million. While it sounds like the plot of a movie, this nightmare scenario has become a reality for James Howells, … View Post
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Value Freedom? Here’s Why an Estate Plan Is Your Declaration of Independence

Value Freedom? Here’s Why an Estate Plan Is Your Declaration of Independence

As you celebrate the Fourth of July and all it represents – freedom, independence, and the pursuit of happiness – take pride in the ultimate American … View Post
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Why Reviewing Your Trust Regularly Isn’t Optional—It’s Essential

Why Reviewing Your Trust Regularly Isn’t Optional—It’s Essential

You’ve taken the important step of creating an estate plan, and it includes a trust—congratulations! This shows you care deeply about keeping … View Post
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Planning a Trip? Protect Your Children with a Kids Protection Plan

Planning a Trip? Protect Your Children with a Kids Protection Plan

As Spring Break approaches, followed by summer, you’re likely focused on planning the perfect getaway with your children – booking flights, reserving hotels, and … View Post
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The Hidden Truth About Settling a Loved One’s Estate

The Hidden Truth About Settling a Loved One’s Estate

When someone names you as their executor, it might feel like an honor – a sign that they trust you to handle their final affairs. … View Post
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