Blog Articles
How Beneficiary Designations Put Your Family at Risk
Many financial advisors, accountants, and even other lawyers will tell you that you don't need an estate plan and that naming beneficiaries on your accounts is enough. But they're not telling you about the risks you may unknowingly take with your family's financial future. Read more…
How Legal Planning Helps Build a Strong Blended Family
Yours, mine and ours … in today's modern family, it's oh so common. The blended family is the product of 2nd (or more) marriages, in which one or more of the parties comes with children from a prior marriage. And then, they may even go on to have children together. So, how can legal planning […]
Does Your Family Need Umbrella Insurance?
In today's highly litigious society you are at near-constant risk for costly lawsuits—even if you've done nothing wrong. This is especially true if you have substantial wealth, but even those with relatively few assets can find themselves in court facing a potentially devastating lawsuit.
Protect Your Aging Loved Ones From Undue Influence
Undue influence can have a disastrous effect on your aging parents and other senior relatives' estate planning. To this end, we encourage you and your family to be aware, educated, and empowered in knowing what risks are for your elderly loved ones—and for your future inheritance.
7 Last-Minute Moves To Save On Your Taxes For 2021
Some of these strategies are time tested and available every year, but with all of the legislative changes made during the past two years to deal with the pandemic, there are also a few opportunities that won't be around much longer, with some only available this year. While there are dozens of potential tax breaks you may qualify for, here are 7 of the leading moves you can make to save big on your 2021 tax return.