Challenging a will is very complex and requires a probate attorney's representation. The process is time-consuming, costly, and emotionally draining, so contesting a will is only recommended when you are absolutely sure your situation warrants all that is required to...

Complex and intense emotions around death, dying, and finances are the reasons why so many people avoid estate planning. However, avoiding emotions and thereby procrastinating around one of the most important steps you can take to protect your loved ones...

Have you included a safe deposit box reservation in your estate planning process? Safe deposits are an undervalued tool in the estate planning toolkit.  In addition to housing valuable and often irreplaceable assets or documents in one place, safe deposits...

Once you finally get your estate plan together, it feels like a tremendous weight lifted because you know all of your wishes and instructions are in one place and will be legally executed as needed. However, estate plans, including wills...

Talking about estate planning with your family can be challenging. Sometimes, our clients have a hard time approaching the subject; other times, their children or loved ones are unable or unwilling to talk about it because of the complicated emotions...

While legislation has come a long way to support LGBTQ+ individuals and families, their estates can be more vulnerable than most without a detailed estate plan in place. 7 Estate Planning Steps to Protect Yourself, Your Partner, & Your Family...

Advance directives are legal documents that provide detailed information about your medical/healthcare choices and wishes in case you become incapacitated. They can also include information about the time immediately following your death.  We cannot emphasize how powerful advance directives are...

The growth of the tech industry and our increased dependence on digital and online tools means your 21st-century estate plan needs to accommodate digital and online accounts. While a thoughtful, detailed estate plan should have what your executor needs to...

Adults with any assets, children, or pets should consider estate planning. However, those with large estates require the expertise of estate planning attorneys who consider tax implications and how to maximize your assets for your long-term financial health - as...

A complete estate plan typically includes a variety of documents, often including some type of trust. The types of trusts used in your estate plan depend on your ultimate goals. These may range from minimizing taxes and fees related to...