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Estate Planning for Blended Families-3

May 1, 2026
It’s a question many remarried couples face: If one spouse passes away, what happens to the inheritance if there are children from a previous marriage?
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When Aging Person Need their Children’s Care: Guardianships

April 28, 2026
Family visits often reveal difficult truths about aging loved ones.
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Estate Planning Documents that Even Minor Children Should Have

April 24, 2026
Estate planning is not just for adults. Certain legal documents can protect minors and their families in unexpected situations.
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Should You Have a Spousal Lifetime Access Trust?

April 23, 2026
A SLAT, as the name implies, is a trust created to benefit your spouse.
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Precautions and Planning to Age in Place Safely

April 22, 2026
Many older adults hope to remain in their homes as they age. However, doing so safely requires thoughtful preparation to address safety risks.
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Medicaid Planning Is Essential to Retiring in Prosperity

April 20, 2026
Planning for retirement without considering long-term care costs is like building a house without a roof — eventually you're exposed to financial storms.
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What Should I Do with My Inheritance?

April 15, 2026
That combination—historic wealth movement colliding with economic and policy uncertainty—is raising the stakes for inheritors at precisely the wrong moment.
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The Disappearance of Nancy Guthrie Shows the Need to Protect

April 11, 2026
When an older adult goes missing, it highlights personal tragedy as well as the systemic vulnerabilities seniors face and the importance of planning and protection.
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Blended Families, Litigation Avoidance Estate Planning

April 10, 2026
Beginning in the 1970s, Americans began divorcing and remarrying in greater numbers than ever before, expanding the definition of family.
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Strategies to Keep Inheritance Out of Probate

April 8, 2026
Avoiding probate helps heirs receive their inheritance more quickly, privately and with less cost.
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