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What Happens If the Executor of a Will Doesn’t Do Anything?

August 20, 2025
Executors also have an obligation to act in the best interests of the beneficiaries and estate.
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Estate Planning Still Matters—Here’s Why

August 19, 2025
The new omnibus budget bill sets the federal estate-tax exemption at $15 million for the next year and provides for the threshold to remain permanently high—but that does not take estate planning off your to-do list.
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Can You Leave Cryptocurrency to Heirs?

August 18, 2025
The most heartbreaking way to lose cryptocurrency involves forgetting passwords or losing access to private keys, effectively locking away digital wealth forever.
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Can I Begin ‘The Talk’ with My Aging Parents?

August 17, 2025
You may need to step in and help one day. You don't want to wait until after an accident or a medical crisis.
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Conservatorship Considerations for Justin Bieber

August 16, 2025
Recent headlines have sparked public debate about conservatorships, reminding families of the legal implications and protections involved in managing the affairs of an incapacitated adult.
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When Should Special Needs Planning Start?

August 14, 2025
Special needs planning should begin as early as possible—long before a child reaches adulthood—to ensure lifelong care, financial security and legal protection.
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Why a Living Will Should be Part of Your Estate Plan

August 13, 2025
The goal is to eliminate guesswork during what is already a stressful situation.
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What the 2025 Tax Law Means for Your Estate Plan

August 12, 2025
Since the law is so wide-ranging, it can disrupt even the most well-prepared plans.
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What Happens When You Inherit a House with a Mortgage?

August 11, 2025
Inheriting a home with an outstanding mortgage adds financial and legal responsibilities that heirs must address quickly and carefully.
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Retirees can Legally Avoid an Upcoming Social Security

August 10, 2025
With new enforcement measures in place, retirees behind on federal debts may see a reduction in their Social Security benefits unless they take prompt legal action.
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