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Protecting Older Adults from Financial Abuse

June 7, 2026
Financial abuse is one of the most common and devastating forms of elder exploitation, often going unnoticed until significant damage has already occurred.
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Know Your Estate Planning Rights when a Loved One Passes

June 5, 2026
When a loved one dies, questions about access to information, decision-making authority and inheritance rights can quickly arise, leaving families uncertain about what they are legally entitled to know.
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Keeping Assets Out of Probate and Minimizing Taxes

June 2, 2026
Strategic estate planning can help families avoid probate delays and reduce tax burdens, preserving more wealth for future generations.
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Important Information Funeral Directors May Not Always Share

June 1, 2026
Understanding your rights and options when planning a funeral can help families avoid unnecessary costs and make more informed decisions during a difficult time.
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How to Avoid Delayed, Postmortem Tax Returns

May 26, 2026
Handling a loved one’s final tax return can be more complicated than expected, often leading to delays that can stall estate administration and distributions.
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Benjamin Franklin Can Teach Us About Estate Planning

May 25, 2026
Benjamin Franklin once said an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Nowhere is that more evident than in estate planning.
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Social Security Fairness Act Might Have an Impact on Your

May 24, 2026
Potential legislative changes affecting Social Security could reshape retirement income for millions of Americans, making careful long-term planning more important than ever.
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Michael Jackson’s Daughter Paris Continues Battle Over His Estate

May 23, 2026
The most recent of many legal skirmishes to come to the public’s attention involves Paris Jackson, Michael Jackson’s daughter.
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Estate Plans are Needed to Protect Married Couples

May 22, 2026
Marriage creates shared financial responsibilities and legal rights. However, it doesn’t automatically take the place of a formal estate plan
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Should Your Estate Plan Include a Family Trust?

May 21, 2026
A family trust can help you pass your wealth more efficiently to your family when you die.
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