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Estate Planning Lessons from Genesis: Abraham’s Purchase of a Burial Plot for Sarah
In the realm of estate planning, ensuring the protection and care of our loved ones even after we are gone is a timeless principle. While estate planning tools like wills, …
Can You Contest a Will—and Still Inherit?
Can someone contest your will or trust and still expect to inherit? Not if it’s done right. A recent court case confirmed it: a no-contest clause can hold up. In …
5 Estate Planning Questions for New Homeowners
1. Should My House Be Titled in a Trust? Yes, you should title the home in the name of your trust to ensure it does not pass through probate upon …
What to Do If You Win a Lottery Jackpot: Estate Planning Tips from Kierman Law
Winning the lottery can be life-changing. Whether it’s a multimillion-dollar jackpot or a more modest windfall, a sudden influx of wealth presents both opportunity and risk. At Kierman Law, we …
Estate Planning in the Age of IVF
I read a wild story recently—two IVF children were implanted into the wrong mothers. Beyond the emotional and medical complexities, from an estate planning perspective, this is a legal minefield. …
She Was 19—and Her Parents Couldn’t Help Her. What Every Family Needs to Know About Estate Planning for Young Adults
When Shawnee Baker got the call from a Florida police officer while sailing off the coast of Maine, her heart dropped. Her 19-year-old daughter, Baylie Grogan, a college sophomore at …
When Life Changes Overnight: Why Estate Planning Matters
When Life Changes Overnight: What Ocean Vuong’s Story Teaches Us About Family, Grief, and the Importance of Estate Planning In a recent New York Times piece, celebrated author and poet …
The Future of Wealth Transfer
I read something eye-opening today — while Millennials are currently benefiting from one of the largest wealth transfers in history through inheritances, it’s not expected that Generation Z (or the …
$275M Estate Showdown: Widow vs. Trustee
$275 Million Estate Battle: Jimmy Buffett’s Widow Seeks to Remove Co-Trustee Over Hostility & Shocking Financial Projections The battle over legendary singer Jimmy Buffett’s $275 million estate is heating up …
How to Leave Real Estate to Multiple People
A Gardener Found a Treasure Chest — What Would You Do If You Found One? Why Estate Planning Might Be the Greatest Hidden Treasure of All Imagine raking leaves in …