An individual’s belongings—such as jewelry, furniture, photographs, and books—sometimes slip through the cracks of their estate plan. While certain books may be gifted to a beneficiary in a loved one’s …
Did you know that many trusts and powers of attorney include a provision stating that a person is considered incapacitated if they’ve been missing for more than 30 days? Seems …
Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love, commitment, and the future you’re building together. But beyond the romantic gestures and heartfelt words, there’s another way to show your love—by …
When you form a trust as part of your estate plan, one of the most important decisions you will make is who will oversee the trust’s management when you are …
Have you ever thought about what happens to your journals when you’re gone? Who would you want to read them—or make sure they never do? Your journals hold your thoughts, …
When Hugh Hefner passed away in 2017, he left behind more than just an empire – he left a carefully structured estate plan. While many remember him for revolutionizing publishing …
When creating an estate plan, it’s easy to focus on big-picture goals like wills, trusts, and beneficiaries. However, preparing for unexpected emergencies, such as a fire, is equally crucial to …
Who would clean out your nightstand drawers if something happened to you? It’s an interesting question—and depending on the contents of your nightstand, it might be more interesting for some …
The ongoing legal battle involving the late Peter Seidler’s family and the San Diego Padres demonstrates how even a detailed estate plan can face challenges when roles and intentions aren’t …
“Who’s going to burn my stuff?” A client asked me this recently, and while it gave me a good laugh, it brought up an important point. Even if you don’t …
