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August is National Make-A-Will Month and you may have received an advertisement in your inbox or mailbox ...
When you think of estate planning, a Will is usually the first thing that comes to mind. In fact, most pe...
If you are looking to create your last will and testament, or will, online, you’ll find dozens of website...
Before we talk about how to choose the right Trustee, let’s talk about what a Trustee does and whether yo...
August is “National Make-A-Will Month,” and if you have already prepared your will, congratulations—too f...
August is “National Make-A-Will Month,” and if you have already prepared your will, congratulations—too f...
If a family member or friend has asked you to serve as trustee for their trust either during their life, ...
As a parent, you’re likely hoping to leave your children an inheritance. In fact, doing so may be one of ...
Unless you’ve created an estate plan that works to keep your family out of court, when you die (or become...
When it comes to estate planning, most people automatically think about taking legal steps to ensure the ...
This article is part two of a two-part series on the benefits of putting your home in a trust. Part one o...
If you are like many homeowners, your home is likely your family’s most valuable and treasured asset. In ...
When it comes to estate planning, you’ve most likely heard people mention a couple of different types of ...
The pandemic has caused Americans to change their behavior in a number of different ways, and one of the ...
When you hear the words, “trust fund,” do you conjure up images of stately mansions and party yachts? A t...
On September 13, 2021, Democrats in the House of Representatives released a new $3.5 trillion proposed sp...
On September 13, 2021, Democrats in the House of Representatives released a new $3.5 trillion proposed sp...
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...
Wills and trusts are two of the most commonly used estate planning documents, and they form the foundatio...
A last will and testament is the most commonly thought-of document when it comes to an estate plan. But r...
Last week in part one of this series, we discussed how Tony Hsieh became an Internet pioneer, starting tw...
On November 27th, nine days after being pulled unconscious from a house fire in a beachfront home in New ...
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November 6, 2020 is “National Love Your Lawyer Day,” which started in 2001 as a way to celebrate lawyers ...
On October 15th, nearly two months after the death of Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman, his wife, Tayl...
On October 15th, nearly two months after the death of Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman, his wife, Tayl...
Being asked by a loved one to serve as trustee for their trust upon their death can be quite an honor, bu...
Anyone who has seen the hit Netflix documentary Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness can attest that i...
If you are engaged to be married, divorce is probably the last thing you and your fiancé want to be think...
Many people come to us curious (or confused) about trusts and taxes. So today’s article is going to sort ...
Wills, trusts, health care directives, powers of attorney, and legal guardian nominations are on many of ...
With all of the media about “digital wills” and “online estate planning” it could be tempting to think yo...
In my previous article, I talked about what to take into consideration when you’re planning for your pet’...
A last will and testament can ensure your wishes are respected when you die. But if your will isn’t legal...
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These days, lots of people consider their pets to be members of their family. Indeed, pets can become our...
This is the fourth in an ongoing series of NLBM articles discussing the true costs and consequences of fa...
Last week, we discussed the benefits of a unique estate planning vehicle known as Lifetime Asset Protecti...
When you create your estate plan, the idea that one of your adult children would ever use their inheritan...
This is the second in an ongoing series of NLBM articles discussing the true costs and consequences of fa...
In the first part of this series, we discussed one of the most frequent causes for dispute over your esta...
This week Tom Petty’s daughters escalated the battle over their late father’s estate by filing a lawsuit ...
In the first part of this series, we discussed a couple of the most critical updates you must make to you...
Being asked by a family member or close friend to serve as trustee for their trust upon their death can b...
Unlike most of your assets, individual retirement accounts (IRAs) do not pass to your family through a wi...
In the first part of this series, we discussed the estate planning tools all unmarried couples should hav...
Estate planning is often considered something you only need to worry about once you get married. But the ...
In the first part of this series, we discussed the importance of including your digital assets in your es...
If you’ve created an estate plan, it likely includes traditional wealth and assets like finances, real es...
Last week, we shared the first part of this series discussing the hidden dangers of do-it-yourself estate...
Go online, and you’ll find tons of websites offering do-it-yourself estate planning documents. Such forms...
Last week, we shared the first part of this series explaining the powers and duties that come with servin...
If a friend or family member has asked you to serve as trustee for their trust upon their death, you shou...
It always surprises me to hear parents who have a child with special needs tell me that they were not awa...
When discussing estate planning, a will is what most people think of first. Indeed, wills have been the m...
A last will and testament is the most commonly thought of document when it comes to an estate plan. But, ...
If you have pets, you probably want to make sure they are well-taken care of, if anything happens to you....
DIY wills are becoming more prevalent as legal services can now be accessed easily online. For better or ...
Setting up a trust fund for your children can ensure that the money you are leaving behind for them is ta...
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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'...
You've planned your kids’ birthday parties, playdates, and education. But have you adequately planned for the care of your family if the unthinkable happened? What provisions are needed in the first 24 hours while the officials locate your family members and arrange for your children's care?
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