The death of a spouse is an enormous burden for the spouse left behind. During this time of grief and loss, a...
Dealing With Your Spouse’s Debts When They Die
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Estate Planning
“Encanto” Raises Important Estate Planning Issues
Pop culture isn’t necessarily an accurate source of estate planning information. Still, in some cases, it can raise...
Leaving an Inheritance: Which Distribution Is Best?
As a parent, it may be one of your many goals to leave behind an inheritance for your beloved children. The good news...
Debunking Estate Planning Myths: Janet on KALW in April
In April, Janet was featured on KALW's Your Legal Rights program, hosted by Jeff Hayden. Many of us don’t think about...
Pour-Over Trust in Estate Planning
More and more people are bringing significant assets with them into marriage. As a result, both parties have separate...
Is an Electronic Will Right for You?
When most people think about having a will made, they think about a long, dusty document filled with confusing legal...
Who Will Take Care of My Child If I Die or Can’t?
Guardianship and Fiduciary Responsibility for Your Kids Having children is one thing that motivates many people to...
Estate Tax Planning and Marital Deduction
Estate Tax Planning and the Marital Deduction Most couples prefer to maximize the share of their estate that passes to...
May-September Relationships and Estate Planning
Age is not an important factor for many people in choosing a partner. While the average gap in married couples is...
The Basics of Common Trusts
Good parenting is about loving and supporting your children. That does not always mean spending the same resources for...
What Happens to Your Social Media When You Die?
How to Handle Facebook, Twitter, and Other Social Media Accounts After the Death of a Loved One Social media is a huge...
Portability of the Estate Tax Exemption
The legacy you leave your loved ones and cherished causes includes the values you instill in them, directives for the...
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