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  • What Priscilla Presley’s Lawsuit Reveals About the Prevalence of Elder Abuse
    What Priscilla Presley’s Lawsuit Reveals About the Prevalence of Elder Abuse
    July is National Sandwich Generation Caregiver month, and there’s a case in the headlines right now that drives home just how important elder abuse awareness is. Priscilla Presley, 79, is currently in court, claiming she was defrauded of over $1 million by people she once trusted. If it can happen to...
  • Utilizing Estate Planning For FAFSA Eligibility
    Utilizing Estate Planning For FAFSA Eligibility
    Understanding how financial aid and estate planning intersect can make a significant difference when preparing for college expenses. This article will explain how asset ownership influences aid eligibility, offer actionable strategies to increase the chances of receiving aid and highlight estate planning tools that can protect your wealth while optimizing...
  • Use Estate Planning to Avoid Adult Guardianship-and Elder Abuse
    Use Estate Planning to Avoid Adult Guardianship-and Elder Abuse
    Elder abuse can take a wide variety of forms, but we think the worst of the worst is caused by unscrupulous adult guardians appointed by a court to care for seniors who are no longer able to care for themselves. And though you may not want to believe such a...
  • Unexpected Life Events: Protect Your Children’s Inheritance With A Lifetime Asset Protection Trust
    Unexpected Life Events: Protect Your Children’s Inheritance With A Lifetime Asset Protection Trust
    Protect Your Children's Inheritance With A Lifetime Asset Protection Trust As a parent, you're likely hoping to leave your children an inheritance. In fact, doing so may be one of the primary factors motivating your life's work. But without taking the proper precautions, the wealth you pass on is at...
  • Turning 18? Don’t Skip These 3 Legal Must-Haves
    Turning 18? Don’t Skip These 3 Legal Must-Haves
    With the arrival of summer, young people across the country are about to reach a key milestone: high school graduation. If you have a child claiming their diploma, now is the time to prepare them for life after leaving the nest. Graduating from high school is a significant accomplishment. However,...
  • Top 5 Questions To Consider Before Hiring A Lawyer For Your Estate Planning Needs
    Top 5 Questions To Consider Before Hiring A Lawyer For Your Estate Planning Needs
    I know discussing topics like death, incapacity, and other potentially frightening life events, with someone like me,  an estate planning lawyer, may feel intimidating or even morbid. Take a  deep breath and relax… it doesn't have to and shouldn't be that way. Hiring a lawyer to help you make wise...
  • The Unexpected Challenges of Being an Estate Executor
    The Unexpected Challenges of Being an Estate Executor
    When someone asks you to be the executor of their estate, it might seem like a straightforward responsibility - distribute assets according to their will and handle some paperwork. However, as many executors discover, the role involves more complexity, time, and emotional labor than expected. Understanding these challenges can help...
  • The Surprising Connection Between Men’s Health and Estate Planning
    The Surprising Connection Between Men’s Health and Estate Planning
    As you may know, June marked Men's Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about health issues predominantly affecting men and encouraging the early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. Gentlemen, you already know that taking care of your health allows you to prolong your life...
  • The One Bill Every Family Needs to Understand Right Now
    The One Bill Every Family Needs to Understand Right Now
    The massive tax legislation known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill" (“OBBB”) became law on July 4, 2025, bringing sweeping changes that will affect nearly every American family. While much of the media attention has focused on the political drama surrounding its passage, what matters is how these changes impact your family's...
  • The Missing Will Mystery: How Zappos CEO’s Estate Chaos Could Have Been Avoided
    The Missing Will Mystery: How Zappos CEO’s Estate Chaos Could Have Been Avoided
    Imagine this: You've built a business empire worth hundreds of millions of dollars, transformed a city's downtown area, and touched countless lives with your vision and generosity. Then, unexpectedly, you pass away—and nearly five years later, a will you may have created suddenly appears. Meanwhile, your family has been battling creditors, former...