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Actress Shannen Doherty's death last year highlights how critical timing can be when it comes to estate planning during divorce. Her last-minute divorce likely saved her estate millions and prevented years of legal battles.

Putting your home in a trust is a smart estate-planning move, but it can create unexpected insurance complications if not handled correctly. Learn how to protect one of your most valuable assets by properly aligning your homeowner's insurance with your trust.

Surveys conducted in 2024 by Caring.com and Ameriprise Financial revealed a troubling trend: Americans are falling behind on estate planning. The Caring.com survey revealed that only 32% of Americans have a will - a 6% decline from 2023. The Ameriprise survey found that 52% of couples lack estate...

Estate planning can seem overwhelming, but understanding key concepts can make a huge difference in your family's future.

Understanding how accounts are titled and who has access to them isn't just about convenience—it's about ensuring your assets transfer smoothly to your loved ones while protecting them from potential risks. But how should you go about this?

With a new presidential administration onboarding in just a few weeks, significant changes coming to estate tax exemptions, and interest rates in flux, you may wonder how to protect your assets in the face of uncertainty.

The holiday season is the perfect time to create a lasting family legacy by capturing the values, stories, and wisdom that define your family’s identity. Through meaningful conversations guided by thought-provoking questions, you can record these priceless insights to preserve them for future generations. Pair this effort with a comprehensive estate plan to protect your tangible and intangible assets, ensuring your life’s legacy endures.

While passing down family recipes and gathering around the holiday table are cherished traditions, these moments also present a perfect opportunity to discuss, preserve, and protect your family's broader legacy.

Being named as an executor might seem like an honor, but many people don't realize the enormous responsibility and potential headaches that come with the role. Learn what's involved in administering someone's estate and how proper planning can save your loved ones from unnecessary stress and conflict.

Your military service demonstrated a profound commitment to protecting America's future. Now, it's time to protect your family's future through thoughtful estate planning that honors your service. Protecting your veteran benefits isn't just practical—it's your final act of service.

Shelley Duvall, best known for her role as Wendy Torrance in The Shining, passed away recently at the age of 75. While her acting legacy continues to captivate fans, her passing reveals some important lessons about estate planning that everyone can learn from.

It's time to shed light on estate planning as it is an often misunderstood and frequently avoided topic. Many people don’t understand what estate planning is - even attorneys sometimes don’t understand it. So, I’ll take this opportunity to set the record straight and debunk some common myths, then explore why you need an estate plan and how to get the right one at the right price.

Natural disasters and unforeseen events—like hurricanes, wildfires, power outages, or personal emergencies—can strike without warning. Having a plan is no longer just a good idea; it’s essential for protecting yourself, your loved ones, and your property. By preparing now, you ensure you can respond calmly and effectively when life throws unexpected challenges. Preparation isn’t just about survival—it’s about peace of mind.

The passing of a loved one is heartbreaking, but the aftermath can become even more painful if disagreements over their personal belongings tear your family apart. These disputes, primarily when centered around meaningful objects, can leave lasting wounds that may never fully heal.

The allure of Do-It-Yourself estate planning through AI is substantial, especially when you think your situation is simple. But here’s the truth: estate planning is not just about creating a set of documents, and it’s almost always more complicated than you think.

This fall, we invite you to take a meaningful pause and reflect on the legacy you’re building through your life’s work. Your hard work deserves to be protected. You can ensure that everything you’ve built is passed on exactly as you wish, safeguarding your values and assets for future generations. It’s a call to action to take control of your future, celebrate your achievements, and secure a legacy reflecting your identity.

In this last installment of our four-part celebrity series, we spotlight Elvis, the King of Rock. Although he passed away in 1977, his estate can teach us valuable lessons, even in 2024, about the importance of estate planning and how to avoid falling prey to scammers.

Since we love a good celebrity story, this August, we’re looking at the lives of 4 celebrities and how they’re preparing for the inevitable (or didn’t!) in this second article of our 4-part celebrity estate planning series, Vanilla Ice chimes in with his estate planning experience, advice, and lessons learned. Let’s just say he has…thoughts.