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We previously discussed 3 famous Pet Trust cases and we've learned things don't always go according to plan. On the other hand, sometimes pet owners can get a bit creative when providing for their pets. Let's take a... Read More

Not long ago, pet trusts were thought of as little more than eccentric things that famous people did for their pets when they had too much money. These days, pet trusts are considered mainstream. For example: in... Read More

A pet trust is an excellent way to make sure your beloved pet will receive proper care after you pass on. The problem, of course, is that you won't actually be there to see that your wishes are carried out. It's... Read More

When you pass away, your family may need to visit a probate court in order to claim their inheritance. This can happen if you own property (like a house, car, bank account, investment account, or other asset) in only... Read More

So you've done the hard work of establishing an estate plan. Good on you, as they say across the Pond. However, you still have serious work to do to ensure that the strategy you've selected will maximize your peace... Read More

August is National Make a Will Month. There are so many reasons you should have an Estate Plan, but there is no good reason you should be without a Will. So much so that the entire month of August has been set... Read More

I've written in the past about the importance of having an estate plan and I encourage you to look back through some of my blog posts. For some families, a Last Will and Testament will work. For other families, it is... Read More

Wills vs. Trusts: A Quick & Simple Reference Guide I dedicate a significant part of my book, Estate Planning for the Modern Family, to this topic and it goes into depth on these issues. But, it's easy to see... Read More

Every day of the week, families will seek my help with probating a loved one's Will. More times than not, there are issues with probating the Will that requires experienced legal counsel. They've run into... Read More