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Does Your Estate Plan Include Your Digital Life?

July 28, 2026
From cryptocurrency wallets and PayPal balances to family photos stored in the cloud, these accounts can become inaccessible overnight if you become incapacitated.
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Four Most Common Estate Planning Myths to Avoid

July 27, 2026
As you think about your own legacy, consider the following myths that can lead to costly mistakes and unintended outcomes.
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How You Can Prepare for the Mounting Crisis in Elder Care

July 26, 2026
As the population ages and caregiving demands increase, families must prepare now for the financial, emotional, and logistical challenges of elder care.
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How to Protect Assets in a Second Marriage

July 25, 2026
Today's second marriages are so distinct from what first unions entail that they almost deserve a moniker of their own (“conscious recoupling,” anyone?).
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What Is a Special Needs Trust?

July 23, 2026
A special needs trust is set up so the beneficiary can still qualify for public benefits, whether that's Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income, public housing, or other programs.
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Why Asset Titles and Beneficiary Designations Matter More than

July 22, 2026
Many people focus on creating a will, but the way assets are titled and the beneficiaries listed on accounts often determines what happens to property after death.
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Change Your Loved Ones' Lives in Three Hours of Estate Planning

July 21, 2026
A relatively small investment of time today can spare loved ones significant confusion, expense, and emotional strain in the future.
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How New Equity Caps Can Have an Impact on Medicaid Planning

July 20, 2026
For many older adults, a home is their most valuable asset. Changes to Medicaid home equity rules could significantly affect long-term care planning and eligibility strategies.
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Protecting a Spouse After a Dementia Diagnosis

July 19, 2026
Dementia is something many American families are either coping with now or might face someday.
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What Families Should Know About Probate Before Estate Is Settled

July 17, 2026
Probate is a court-supervised process that can take time and coordination, and families often underestimate the steps required to properly settle an estate.
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