Would Your Business Pass Our 20-Point LIFT Business Assessment?
As a business owner, it’s crucial to regularly assess and improve various aspects of your business to ensure its long-term success and protect your assets. But most entrepreneurs struggle to find the time to review their systems, and most don’t know where to even start or what to do with the information they find when […]
You Have IP! Be Sure Not to Lose It … Here’s How
You don’t have to own a large company to own intellectual property. If your business creates inventions, written and artistic works, designs, logos, brand names, and images, you almost certainly have intellectual property. However, because intellectual property is intangible, it’s often overlooked in your business’s succession plan and your own personal Will and Trust. Even if […]
Help Your Parents Avoid These New Financial Scams – Part 2
In part one of this series, we explored two popular scams that are targeting older adults this year: the grandparent scam, and cryptocurrency pickpocketing. In this week’s blog, I’m sharing two more scams that you and your parents need to be aware of, plus tips for staying protected. Let’s dive in. 03 | PERSONALIZED […]
AARP and The Red Cross Celebrate Make-A-Will Month, But Here’s What They Didn’t Tell You
August is National Make-A-Will Month, and you may have received an advertisement in your inbox or mailbox from AARP or the American Red Cross reminding you to get your Will taken care of this month. Both AARP and the Red Cross promoted their partnerships with FreeWill.com, a website that claims to help you create a […]
Help Your Parents Avoid These New Financial Scams – Part 1
Fraudsters and scam artists are nothing new, but changing tools and technology are making it easier than ever for scammers to target their victims, especially seniors. To protect your aging parents (or yourself) from these con artists, it’s crucial to equip yourself with the knowledge of how these scams work and what your loved ones […]
Can You Rely on Legal Insurance for Your Estate Plan?
As the need for affordable legal services becomes even more important in today’s world, it’s common to opt for group legal insurance offered through your workplace benefits. These group insurance plans provide free legal assistance for a variety of needs from law firms that have contracted with the insurance company to provide the legal work. […]
Don’t Send Your Kids Back to School Without These Documents
As summer comes to a close, and back-to-school excitement fills the air, there is one crucial task that is often overlooked: designating legal guardians for your minor children. Read more… 2023.08.04 Don’t Send Your Kids Back to School Without These Documents As summer comes to a close, and back-to-school excitement fills the air, […]
10 Life Events That Signal It’s Time to Review Your Estate Plan – Part 2
You might think that Wills and Trusts planning is something you can complete one time and then check off your to-do list for good. But the reality is that in order for your Will and Trust to work for you no matter how your life changes, your plan needs to change with it. To make sure any big […]
10 Life Events That Signal It’s Time to Review Your Estate Plan – Part 1
Maybe you thought that creating a Will or Trust is something you can do once and then your family and assets are protected forever after. It seems to be how most lawyers structure their services, so it wouldn’t be surprising if you did think this. You work with your lawyer, they draft documents, you bring […]
What the National Debt Ceiling Extension Means for Your Family
You’ve probably heard about the national debt ceiling and its recent extension, but you might wonder what it has to do with your everyday life as a family. While it may seem like a distant matter, the national debt ceiling extension can have a significant impact on your family’s financial well-being and future planning. So […]
Awakened Planning: How to Talk About Estate Planning at Your Family Reunion
July is National Family Reunion Month and the perfect time to reconnect with family from near and far, share life’s updates, and reminisce about the wonderful memories you share together. If you’re getting together with family this month, it’s also a perfect time to talk to your loved ones about your shared goals, family resources […]
Estate Planning Pitfalls – 3 Mistakes That Could Make Your Estate Plan Worthless
Including a Trust as part of your Will and Trust is a smart decision. It allows you to avoid probate, maintain privacy, and distribute your assets to your loved ones while also providing them with a lifetime of asset protection, if you choose it for them. But here’s the thing you might not know and is […]