In the United States, we take often take our legal wellbeing for granted. Every aspect of our health - mental, physical, spiritual, financial, occupational, intellectual, social and environmental - depends on our legal wellbeing. The concept of the wellness wheel is an integral part of how I approach every client engagement. Through legal counsel and… Continue reading Wellbeing
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Some years ago, while my family and I were at a party with dancing and a DJ. After a bit, the DJ invited guests to sing karaoke. My 8 year old ran up to the booth to make the first request. I was surprised and didn’t know she knew any popular songs by heart. Imagine… Continue reading Roar
Object Permanence
Photo by Gayatri Malhotra on Unsplash Oh, mirror in the sky, what is love? Can the child within my heart rise above?Can I sail through the changing ocean tides?Can I handle the seasons of my life?-Fleetwood Mac - My teen went to high school today but she’s not a high school student. Instead she’s touring… Continue reading Object Permanence
Sending out an SOS
How to make sure emergency personnel know who to call if you're injured in an accident. Every parent or caregiver worries about being able to protect their child, aged parent, or other loved one. If you're in an accident, how can you let first responders know who to call? As a trusts & estates attorney,… Continue reading Sending out an SOS
Estate Planning by Ages & Stages
I created this download to offer some ideas about what type of planning is typical for people by age. Most people are complicated and life is . . . interesting. This means that a chart like this should not be relied on to make any decisions. I hope it does bring awareness and raise questions… Continue reading Estate Planning by Ages & Stages
Starting a New Job? Estate Planning Hacks to Get the Most Out of Your Benefits
Photo by Alexander Milo on Unsplash Starting a new job is an exciting new chapter in your life. Depending on your company’s onboarding process, there can be a lot of moving parts. You may feel overwhelmed by the introduction and review of the many different types of employee benefits. Not only are there forms to… Continue reading Starting a New Job? Estate Planning Hacks to Get the Most Out of Your Benefits
Estate Planning Considerations for Unmarried Couples
More often than ever couples are looking to plan for their futures with each other but without marriage. This article addresses some of the options that unmarried couples have when planning’s transitions. As with all relationships there are benefits and drawbacks to “making it official.” Depending on the value of your money and property, your… Continue reading Estate Planning Considerations for Unmarried Couples
National Genealogy Day: Investigate the Past and Impact the Future
Genealogy has long fascinated many people, and it continues to be studied by those who are interested in discovering who they descended from and what those family members were like. Many of us have gazed at black and white or sepia-tone photos of ancestors whose names we don’t know and wondered about their lives, joys,… Continue reading National Genealogy Day: Investigate the Past and Impact the Future
Five Key Considerations for Your Estate Plan
Maintaining your estate plan can feel overwhelming when faced with all the changes life can bring. Calling your attorney may not be your first instinct when you’re faced with a significant shift in income, investments, or employment, but consulting with us is a wise way to ensure your legal health is always maintained. Read on… Continue reading Five Key Considerations for Your Estate Plan
Wills, Trusts and Intestate: What does it all mean?
Most people understand that having some sort of an estate plan is a good thing. However, many of us do not take the first steps to get that estate plan in place because we do not understand the nuances between a will and trust – and dying without either. Here is what will generally happen… Continue reading Wills, Trusts and Intestate: What does it all mean?