One Death, One Courtroom, One Child – and a Lesson Every Parent Needs to Hear

A Michigan court case shows what happens when a parent dies and no one thought to plan for it. The child had a chronic medical condition, a contentious custody history, and relatives scrambling to get legal authority just to manage her care. The court battle that followed could have gone very differently without years of […]
Here’s What Happens to Your Retirement Accounts After You Die

Retirement accounts follow different rules from other assets you may own. After you die, the people you love most may face unexpected tax burdens if you don’t understand how the rules work. Read more… Retirement accounts like 401(k)s and IRAs often represent the single largest category of wealth for American families. According to recent data, […]
Trusts in a Will vs. Living Trusts: What You Should Know (Part 2)

A living trust offers immediate protection and probate avoidance, but understanding how it works and whether it fits your goals is essential to making the right choice. Read more…
Why a “Quick and Simple” Estate Plan Review Is a Myth

If your estate plan is years old, or you did it yourself, you may call an attorney asking for a quick, low-cost review of your estate planning documents, thinking it’s a quick and easy process. The reality is that an estate plan review is (or should be) more complicated than most people think. Read more…
Turning 18? Don’t Skip These 3 Legal Must-Haves

As your child turns 18 and graduates high school, they become a legal adult—bringing new responsibilities and risks. Without the proper legal documents in place, you may be powerless in a medical or financial emergency. Learn the three essential estate planning documents every young adult needs: a medical power of attorney, a living will, and a durable financial power of attorney. These tools protect your child and empower you to help when it matters most.
The Death Tax May Die—Now What?

The Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025 could significantly alter how wealth is transferred between generations, potentially eliminating the estate tax entirely. Learn what this proposed legislation might mean for you.
Til Death Do Us Part? Why Unmarried Couples Must Have An Estate Plan That Works For the People They Love

Without marriage’s legal protections, unmarried couples face unique estate planning challenges that could leave partners vulnerable and children at risk. Learn how to protect your loved ones and assets with proper planning.
Probate: What It Is & How To Avoid It — Part 2

To spare your loved one’s the time, cost, and stress inherent to probate in part one of this series, we explained how the probate process works and what it would entail for your loved ones. Here in part two, we’ll discuss the major drawbacks of probate for your family, and outline the different ways you can help them avoid probate with wise planning.
Don’t Make This $700 Million Mistake: Include an Asset Inventory in Your Estate Plan

A computer engineer from Wales accidentally threw away a hard drive containing 8,000 Bitcoin (BTC), now worth approximately $700 million. His decade-long struggle to recover his fortune offers vital lessons for proper estate planning in our increasingly digital world.
10 Guardian Mistakes That Could Put Your Kids at Risk (And How to Do It Right)

Naming guardians in your will isn’t enough to fully protect your children if something happens to you. Discover the 10 most common guardianship mistakes parents make and how a comprehensive Kids Protection Plan® can provide complete peace of mind.