The Clock is Ticking, 2025 is Almost Over!
While we’re counting down to Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, there’s one more date you can’t ignore: December 31. That’s your last chance to get your estate plan in place before …
Don’t Let Your Online Accounts Become a Headache for Your Loved Ones
Have you ever thought about what happens to your digital life after you’re gone? When most people sit down to create an estate plan, their first thoughts are usually about …
Bankruptcy’s Effects on Estate Planning
Bankruptcy may be one of the last things on your mind when you are creating an estate plan. But what happens to your estate if you file for bankruptcy protection …
Annual Reviews
Yesterday I met with a client from California who recently moved to Arizona. She wanted to ensure her estate plan was valid here. During the review, we discovered her will …
The Power of a Will: How One Document Can Shape Your Family’s Future
This summer, Clemson University revealed something remarkable to the public: its original founding papers. After careful preservation, the wills of Thomas Green Clemson and Anna Calhoun Clemson are now displayed …
75% of Parents Risk This Mistake
75% of parents don’t have a will. That means no named guardian for their kids. If something happened to you tonight… would your children end up in child protective services—even …
Famous Contested Wills that Redefined Estate Law
Wills are supposed to bring closure, but some end up causing more drama than a soap opera. From tractors to napkins, from music legends to billionaires, these famous contested 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 …
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 …