Blended Families and Estate Planning: How to Avoid Unintended Consequences

When Family Life Gets More Complex, Your Estate Plan Should Too Blended families are beautiful—and complicated. Second marriages, stepchildren, adopted children, shared finances, and evolving relationships create rich, meaningful family units. But when it comes to estate planning, those layers can also lead to confusion, conflict, and unintended...
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Before They Leave for College: 3 Legal Documents Every Parent Needs for Their 18-Year-Old

If you’re the parent of a high school senior or college-bound teen, you’re probably juggling a long list: course registration, dorm shopping, meal plans, and tuition payments. But there’s one important item that rarely makes it onto the checklist—and it should. As a parent myself, I know how surreal...
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5 Simple Steps to Start Your Estate Plan Without the Overwhelm

Let’s be honest: the words “estate planning” can feel intimidating. It sounds like something complicated, expensive, or reserved for people with sprawling assets and private islands. But here’s the truth—estate planning is for everyone, and getting started doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In fact, taking just a few simple...
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