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 approximately $241,120.  This disparity didn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of centuries of policies and practices that systematically prevented Black Americans from building and preserving wealth. From slavery and Jim Crow laws to discriminatory lending practices, each generation of Black families has faced unique challenges in creating financial security. However, many people don’t realize that even when Black families manage to build wealth despite these obstacles, that wealth can be lost between generations. The… View Post

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 tool sets make thoughtful gifts, what if we turn the tables altogether and put the family resources toward a far more meaningful gift this Father’s Day—one that helps dad feel confident that he’s stepping into his best self, and providing for the family no matter what. As a father, your number one goal is likely to provide for your family in the best way you possibly can. But have you taken steps to ensure the people… View Post

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. Despite the landmark decision in Obergefell v. Hodges that established marriage equality nationwide, gaps in legal protection remain that can affect everything from healthcare decisions to inheritance rights. Having proper estate planning is not just important—it’s essential for ensuring your wishes are honored and your loved ones are protected. The Evolving Legal Landscape for LGBTQIA+ Families While significant legal advancements have been made for LGBTQIA+ individuals and families, the legal landscape remains complex and varies by… View Post

Do you enjoy meeting and helping families? Do you love solving puzzles? Do you find you have certain habits and ways of accomplishing certain tasks each and every time?  Do you dread the idea of doing the same thing day in and day out?  If so, you might be THE ONE we are looking for.  Ultra-successful, outside the box, growing rapidly law office with a nutty entrepreneur as its owner is looking for a sharp (PLEASE be realistic here) legal assistant and office clerk. We’re looking for someone to become an important part of our intense, but fun group.  You… View Post

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 with your vision and generosity. Then, unexpectedly, you pass away—and nearly five years later, a will you may have created suddenly appears. Meanwhile, your family has been battling creditors, former associates, and mounting legal fees in a probate nightmare that has cost millions and years to manage. This isn’t the plot of a legal thriller—it’s the real-life saga of Tony Hsieh, the former Zappos CEO who died in November 2020 at age 46. After years of his estate… View Post