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Estate Planning Standoff? Here’s What to Do When Your Spouse Says “Not Yet.”
One spouse wants clarity and protection. The other wants to avoid “the paperwork.” Classic. Here’s how to bridge the gap without losing your mind or your future peace. Read more..
Service, Sacrifice & Strategy: Estate Planning That Honors Military Families
Veterans Day reminds us not only to honor those who’ve served but also to recognize the unique needs of military families when it comes to estate planning. From survivor benefits to military pensions and deployment considerations — these plans require a little extra strategy and a lot of heart.
Learn how to protect your loved ones and the legacy you’ve worked so hard to build. Read more…
Build It. Keep It. Pass It On: Smart Planning for Generational Wealth
Building generational wealth isn’t just about investing smarter — it’s about planning smarter. It takes rethinking how you pass on what you’ve built, how you teach your kids about money, and how you protect your legacy for the long run. Read more…
Building a Life Together? Make Sure the Law Doesn’t Tear It Apart
Being unmarried doesn’t mean being unprotected but without the right estate plan, that’s exactly the risk you run. The law won’t automatically give your partner the rights you probably assume they’d have. Want to make sure they’re cared for and not cut out? That takes planning. Read more…
Estate Planning Awareness Week: Protecting Your Family Is the Ultimate Love Language
It’s Estate Planning Awareness Week: Let’s be real—estate planning isn’t just about papers in a drawer. It’s about love, clarity, and making life easier for the people you care about most. Done right, it’s the greatest gift you can give your family. Read more and see why planning now is the ultimate act of adulting (and love). Read more…
Estate Planning Isn’t a Transaction (It’s a Transformation)
Too many estate plans fail because they start with a cookie-cutter, “sign here” meeting. That’s not planning, that’s paperwork. An Estate Planning Session flips the script. It’s not about documents in a drawer; it’s about creating a plan packed with meaning, clarity, and real value for you and everyone you love. Read more…
No Plan, Big Problems: The Real Costs of Aging Unprepared
More and more adults are aging alone and even with family nearby, the reality is that aging brings challenges no one sees coming. With thoughtful estate planning, you can make sure you’re cared for with dignity and that your wishes are honored. A solid Estate Plan takes the guesswork off your family’s shoulders and gives you peace of mind knowing nothing is left to chance. Read more…
The Gift Hidden in Grief: How Planning Ahead Eases the Hardest Days
Losing someone you love flips your world upside down in ways you can’t always prepare for. But here’s the truth, you can make the road ahead lighter for the people you love. A little planning now saves them a whole lot of chaos later. Read more…
If You Can Meal Plan, You Can Estate Plan
How you plan meals says a lot about you, do you wing it, or do you actually map it out so no one’s hangry by Wednesday? The same is true for estate planning. If you’re intentional with time and money in the kitchen, you should be just as intentional when it comes to protecting your family’s future. Read more.
Before the Memories Fade: Protect Your Family’s Legacy Today
Every day, families lose priceless stories, traditions, and wisdom when loved ones pass away without writing them down or recording them. Don’t let your family’s history vanish into thin air, protect it like you protect everything else that matters. Read more…
One Tiny Estate Planning Slip Could Cost Your Family $1.5 Million
You thought you nailed your estate plan. But then life happens and one “tiny” paperwork mistake ends up costing your kids $1.5 million in taxes. Ouch. That’s the kind of error no family should ever have to pay for. Read more…
Every Dollar, Every Decision: Why Estate Planning Matters Now
Inflation’s up. Wages? Not so much. Families are working harder than ever, but the squeeze is real.
This Labor Day isn’t just about celebrating hard work, it’s about protecting what you’ve already built. Because the truth is, every dollar, every decision, and every plan matters more than ever. Read more…
The Dirty Little Secret About Traditional Estate Planning
You made your estate plan and thought, “Done! Nailed it.” But now your loved ones are stuck with a costly, time-sucking mess. How? Read more…
Why Real Independence Starts with a Solid Estate Plan
This Independence Day, let’s be real—freedom doesn’t happen by accident. Our Founders had a plan (and some serious grit), and you need one too. Your Estate Plan is how you secure freedom for your people—no courtrooms, no chaos, just clarity and protection that lasts.
Want peace of mind that even George Washington would salute? Read more.
What Priscilla Presley’s Fight Teaches Us About Protecting Aging Loved Ones
When even Priscilla Presley isn’t safe from financial predators, you know we’ve got a problem. Her $1 million fraud lawsuit is a wake-up call—and a sharp reminder of how older adults are being systematically targeted.
This is exactly why Life & Legacy Planning matters. It’s not just about documents—it’s about protection, power, and making damn sure no one messes with your money or your people.
Read more about how to guard against elder financial abuse and keep your legacy safe.
Father’s Day Isn’t Just About Today—It’s About the Legacy You Leave
Father’s Day isn’t just about grilling, dad jokes, and who gets control of the remote—it’s also a reminder that being a great dad means thinking beyond today.
It’s about protecting what matters most: your legacy, your people, your plan.
Because the best gift you can give your family? A future that’s clear, secure, and free from courtroom chaos.
Ready to make sure your future’s as buttoned-up as your dad’s favorite tucked-in polo? Read more.
Planning with Pride: Protecting Your People, Your Way
It’s Pride Month—and while we love a good parade and all the rainbow everything, it’s also a powerful reminder: not all families are protected equally under the law (yet).
Whether you're LGBTQIA+ and single, partnered, married, co-parenting, or still figuring it all out—your estate plan needs to be as unique as you are.
Because love is love… but the law still needs paperwork.
Let’s talk about how to protect your people, your wishes, and your legacy—without the confusion, courtroom drama, or chaos.
From Honor to Action: How Memorial Day Can Spark Your Own Legacy Plan
Memorial Day isn’t just about burgers, beers, and backyard blowups. It’s a moment to pause, reflect, and honor the brave souls who gave everything so we could live freely.
Estate Planning for Business Owners: Skip the Cheap, Do It Right
When you’re a business owner, a bargain-bin estate plan can blow up your legacy. Your biz docs and estate plan need to play nice—or risk leaving your team (and your family) in chaos. Read more…
Vacation Ready? Make Sure Your Kids Are Legally Protected
Spring Break is around the corner, and summer’s not far behind—hello, family vacations! But while you're busy packing swimsuits and sunscreen, have you thought about who would step in if something happened to you while traveling?
Yeah, I know—it’s not the fun part of trip planning, but it’s way more important than picking the perfect Airbnb. Let’s talk about how to make sure your kids are protected, no matter where life (or your travels) take you. Read more.