Most families get together for the holidays, share laughs, and tell stories. Everyone gets along and enjoys each other’s company. Then, the matriarch or patriarch dies. Suddenly, years of pent-up resentment and hurt feelings bubble to the surface. And the once-happy family dynamic crumbles over the decedent’s estate. There goes estate-planning peace!
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Don’t Put Off Estate Plans til Tomorrow
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Now is the Time to Talk with Your Estate Planning Attorney No perfect time exists to broach the subject of estate planning with your family. Although we all know that everyone eventually passes away, most of us choose to try to forget that reality. Faced with the decision between taking the initiative to start a […]
How Much to Share and With Whom As the tax deadline quickly approaches, you’ve probably been working on your tax returns. If you’re like most people, you probably don’t feel comfortable sharing the details of your tax documents. But, your estate plan is an important part of making sure your affairs are in order. So, […]