3 Simple Mistakes That Can Derail Your Estate Plan
September 11, 2024
If you’re tempted to use a DIY estate planning service or have already created a plan you aren’t 100% con...
Read MoreIf you’re tempted to use a DIY estate planning service or have already created a plan you aren’t 100% con...
Read MoreThere is no shortage of advice flying around about estate planning, much of it from people who aren't even lawyers. Get insight on the popular pitfalls and how emerging economic shifts like cryptocurrency can affect your plan.
If you’re tempted to use a DIY estate planning service or have already created a plan you aren’t 100% con...
Because estate planning involves actively thinking about and planning for frightening topics like death, ...
Because estate planning involves actively thinking about and planning for frightening topics like death, ...
As the host of the wildly popular The Joy of Painting TV series on PBS, Bob Ross became a pop-culture ico...
As the host of the wildly popular The Joy of Painting TV series on PBS, Bob Ross became a pop-culture ico...
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Legendary hip hop artist DMX—born Earl Simmons—passed away on April 9 at age 50 after suffering a massive...
Legendary hip hop artist DMX—born Earl Simmons—passed away on April 9 at age 50 after suffering a massive...
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As we head into the peak of wedding season, if you are a newlywed or are about to tie the knot, add “esta...
As we head into the peak of wedding season, if you are a newlywed or are about to tie the knot, add “esta...
Nearly three years have passed since Aretha Franklin, known as the “Queen of Soul,” died from pancreatic ...
Nearly three years have passed since Aretha Franklin, known as the “Queen of Soul,” died from pancreatic ...
Last week in part one of this series, we discussed how Tony Hsieh became an Internet pioneer, starting tw...
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On October 15th, nearly two months after the death of Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman, his wife, Tayl...
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Anyone who has seen the hit Netflix documentary Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness can attest that i...
Anyone who has seen the hit Netflix documentary Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness can attest that i...
In January, we reported how the deaths of NBA legend Kobe Bryant (Kobe) and his 13-year-old daughter, Gia...
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A last will and testament can ensure your wishes are respected when you die. But if your will isn’t legal...
Last week, we shared the first part of this series on the dangers of do-it-yourself estate planning. Here...
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This is the fourth in an ongoing series of NLBM articles discussing the true costs and consequences of fa...
This is the third in an ongoing series of NLBM articles discussing the true costs and consequences of fai...
This is the second in an ongoing series of NLBM articles discussing the true costs and consequences of fa...
No matter how well you think you know your loved ones, it’s impossible to predict exactly how they’ll beh...
This is the first in an ongoing series of NLBM articles discussing the true costs and consequences of fai...
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Last week, we shared the first part of this series discussing the hidden dangers of do-it-yourself estate...
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A comprehensive estate plan can protect the things that matter most. For many, this means their property ...
If you created an estate plan that includes a living trust, you must review it to determine if it contain...
Too many estate plans are created and then quickly forgotten, put on a shelf, and never looked at again. ...
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If you’re like me, you want to leave an inheritance for your children. It’s likely part of what you are w...
The untimely death of superstar Prince has brought a surprising issue to American living rooms: estate pl...
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A 2010 study conducted by the Investor Protection Trust found that more than seven million older American...
A common estate planning mistake many people make – including celebrities like Michael Jackson – is not e...
Once you have chosen the people you want to receive any of your assets -- either from a will, a trust, a ...
Even the best intentions can have unintended consequences when it comes to estate planning. A case now wi...
One of the most prevalent misconceptions when it comes to estate planning is that if you have a will, it ...
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The film “Black Heirlooms” has not received any Oscar nominations. It was made by 32-year-old Amanda Brow...
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Legendary Hollywood actress Lauren Bacall died on August 12, 2014, leaving behind an estate estimated at ...
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Casey Kasem, the celebrity radio host who counted down America’s Top 40 popular songs for years, died on ...
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Jerry Orbach, who starred as Detective Lennie Briscoe in the popular “Law and Order” television series, d...
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Paul Walker, who starred in the Fast & Furious movie franchise, died tragically in a high speed car a...
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Hi, I’m Pam Starsia. I became a Personal Family Lawyer because I’m passionate about educating and empowering people to create estate, life, ...
I became a Personal Family Lawyer to help people like you and families like yours plan for the future. Facing the potential for incapacity a...
Let’s talk about your death . . . or incapacity. If something unfortunate happens, what will happen to your assets that you’ve worked so har...
Hi. I’m John W. Heck. I became a Personal Family Lawyer because I have seen the consequences of failed estate planning in my immediate famil...
In my practice, I focus on Family Protection, Wealth Preservation, and Value-Based Planning. I’m also experienced with wealth planning strat...
Lisa Brown Esq. is the principal attorney for Brown Law Offices. She received her J.D. from The George Washington University Law School and ...
Naureen Rahman has been practicing law for over twenty years in the Maryland, DC-Metropolitan area. She has practiced across numerous sector...
I love being able to guide my clients through a unique planning process that empowers them to live a financially fulfilling life now while e...
I am an attorney dedicated to helping families in Virginia navigate the world of estate planning. With over 22 years of legal experience, I'...
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