Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, captivated audiences with her powerful voice and left an indelible mark on the music industry. However, even the legendary Aretha Franklin wasn’t immune to the perils of poor estate planning. When she passed in 2018, she left...
Estate planning can seem like a daunting task, conjuring images of complex legal documents and overwhelming decisions. However, with a step-by-step approach and guidance from experienced professionals, estate planning can be a manageable and empowering process. Below,...
It’s estimated that about 40% of families in the U.S. are blended. But while remarriages blend together separate families in a beautiful way, they also blend together unique challenges and considerations when it comes to estate planning. To highlight the importance...
When it comes to estate planning, many individuals often question whether they need a trust, or if a will is sufficient for their situation. While it’s important to clarify that a trust is typically used in addition to a will—not instead of a will—understanding...
Making heads or tails of the estate planning process—and the many documents associated with that process—can be confusing, to say the least. To complicate matters even more, there are many frequently perpetuated myths about wills and living trusts that, if not...
