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Don’t Let Your Last Paycheck Disappear
Ever heard of someone working hard for years—only for their final paycheck, vacation days, and bonuses to be withheld just because they didn’t have a will or trust? 💔 If …
Why Powers of Attorney, Wills, and Trusts Matter Now More Than Ever — Especially for Immigrant Families
A recent case out of Phoenix has highlighted just how serious the U.S. government is becoming about enforcing immigration laws—even reviving obscure statutes from the 1940s. In what appears to …
The $24m Inheritance That Was Almost Split 10 Ways
A $24 million estate. A sudden boating tragedy. A quiet suburban home. Three stories. One lesson: Homemade wills can destroy everything you leave behind. Sydney artist Mimi Jaksic Berger trusted …
A Selfie Isn’t a Will
Life can change in an instant — and sadly, a recent case showed that even a heartfelt selfie video isn’t enough to make your final wishes legal. One person recorded …
Pope Francis’ Final Wish: A Simple Resting Place at Santa Maria Maggiore
Pope Francis, a shepherd to millions and a voice for the voiceless, left the world one final message — a request as simple and heartfelt as the life he lived. …
Who is on Your Estate Planning Team?
Who is on your estate planning team, and what does your team actually do to support you and help you plan for the future? This team includes your estate planning …
You’ll Be Taken Care Of – But What Does That Really Mean?
I spoke with a woman earlier this week whose fiancé recently passed away. While he was sick, she cared for him day in and day out. He would often say, …
Would You Want Your Diary Read After You’re Gone? Joan Didion, Legacy, and the Letters We Leave Behind
When the New York Public Library opened the archive of Joan Didion and her husband John Gregory Dunne, it wasn’t just a literary treasure trove. It was an emotional excavation. …
What Does Dying Intestate Mean?
Most people understand that having some sort of an estate plan is a good thing. However, many of us do not take the first steps to get that estate plan …
A Child Born After Death: The Estate Planning Oversight You Can’t Afford
Science can create miracles—like a child born through IVF months after a parent’s passing—but the law doesn’t always keep up. One family learned this the hard way when a child …