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If we’ve learned anything throughout the course of the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s that life can be extremely unpredictable. Unfortunately, we have no way of knowing what the future holds, or if and when tragedy will strike. While an estate plan…

We wanted to share a blog post from a friend of ours.  Thomas Glascock is an estate planning attorney out of New York. We work together in the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys to help each other create estate…

Yes, estate planning is an effective way to protect you and your assets from the uncertainties of the future. But—perhaps more importantly—estate planning also protects the people you love in countless ways. Estate planning is a gift for your family…

An estimated two million people in the United States are struggling with a substance abuse disorder related to prescription opioid pain medications, and 591,000 suffered from a heroin use disorder, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. These are…

If you are unmarried and have no children, you are probably not financially responsible for anyone else. Does this mean you are exempt from having an estate plan? The answer is a resounding no. You still need to have a…

If you are a caretaker for a loved one with special needs, you may be concerned about what will happen to them if you were to suddenly become incapacitated or pass on. This concern is perfectly understandable. You want to…

Estate planning is, at its simplest form making decisions in advance on whom to leave your property and assets to at your death.  The simple definition is not what estate planning really is, nor what we want it to be…

This is a common question we hear. Read on for information to help figure out whether you need a trust and, if so, what kind fits your specific situation. For example, maybe you have a disabled child and you want…

The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enrichment Act of 2019 or the SECURE Act, was set into law on January 1, 2020. The Act changed many of the long-standing rules about Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). The new rules that…

Choosing a nursing home for a loved one is an important decision and should be carefully considered. It is important for families to take the time to explore nursing home options and to carefully assess the nursing home facilities in…