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Zappos Founder’s Will Is Discovered: What Now?

May 28, 2025
Tony Hsieh left a will that was just discovered—4½ years after his death, according to a new court filing that could upend the tech mogul’s probate case and legal battles over his estate.
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Elder Lawyers Support Family Caregiving Needs Through Planning

May 27, 2025
Family caregivers often face complex medical, legal and financial responsibilities. An elder law attorney can provide guidance that protects loved ones and supports long-term care.
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Social Security’s End to Phone ID Verification Could Hurt Senior

May 25, 2025
The Social Security Administration’s move to eliminate phone ID verification creates new barriers for older adults and people with disabilities who rely on secure, accessible services.
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Steps to Avoid Inheritance Issues in Second Marriages

May 23, 2025
Blended families face unique estate planning risks—without clear documents and careful planning, inheritance conflicts between spouses and children are almost inevitable.
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Should You Put Your Home in a Trust?

May 22, 2025
Putting your home in a trust can protect your assets while you’re alive and make the ownership transfer easier after your death.
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Reduce Your RMDs and Taxable Income with Qualified Charitable

May 20, 2025
For retirees looking to lower their tax burden and give back, qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) offer a strategic way to fulfill required minimum distributions, while supporting causes they care about.
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There are Some Issues Family Business Owners Should Plan for in

May 19, 2025
As 2025 approaches, family business owners face new financial, legal and operational challenges that require proactive planning to ensure long-term success and smooth transitions.
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Does Your Estate Plan Consider the Needs of a Disabled

May 17, 2025
Estate planning addresses all kinds of events in life, and planning for a disabled beneficiary, even someone who has been well all their lives, should be considered when creating an estate plan for your family with an estate planning attorney. What one needs to do is different in every situation, according to a recent article, “Some estate plans need provisions for disabled beneficiaries,” from The News-Enterprise. For families with a long-term disabled individual, one course is to create a Third-Party Supplemental Needs Trust, sometimes referred to simply as a Special Needs Trust or SNT. This is a type of trust…
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Protecting LGBTQ+ Families through Estate Planning During

May 16, 2025
In uncertain political climates, estate planning becomes essential for LGBTQ+ families to safeguard rights, preserve parental authority and protect their financial future.
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What Should Be Included in Your Estate Plan?

May 14, 2025
In addition to the health care directive, other items that are part of estate planning include designating a financial power of attorney and establishing a will or trust.
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