"Darth Vader's Estate Planning Legacy" by Attorney Alicia Balanesi (Audio) If it wasn’t a long time ago, and we weren’t in a galaxy far, far away, then what would have happened to Darth Vader’s legacy? If your family was anything like mine while growing up, hearing the line, “Luke, I am your father” as Vader falls from the screen will forever be imprinted in your memory. While it is hard to … [Read more...] about Darth Vader’s Estate Planning Legacy

"Oddities in Estate Planning: Musical Mayhem" by Attorney Beth Burgee (Audio) Often when people decide to create an estate plan, their first thought is about who they want to leave their assets to rather than how to pass on what they own. However, the type of asset you are leaving can determine how your plan may take shape. One extreme example of this is how musical artists are handling the … [Read more...] about Oddities in Estate Planning: Musical Mayhem

"Alzheimer's Diagnosis? Start Planning Now!" by Attorney Laura Curry (Audio) People diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and their families need to address estate planning issues early while the person has sufficient mental capacity to understand the issues and make informed decisions. Here are several tips that are vital estate planning steps that Alzheimer’s patients and their families need to … [Read more...] about Alzheimer’s Diagnosis? Start Planning Now!

"Estate Planning Mistakes to Avoid Making" by Attorney Ayana Johnson (Audio) Creating an estate plan is one of the most important endeavors you will undertake during your lifetime. A well-thought-out estate plan can protect and provide for you and your loved ones. Given the importance of your estate plan, it only makes sense to do everything possible to avoid making mistakes during the creation … [Read more...] about Estate Planning Mistakes to Avoid Making

"Estate Planning for the Child-Free" by Attorney Laura Curry (Audio) A common misconception about estate planning is that the process is only important for couples or individuals with children. However, estate planning is critical for those who are child-free. Deciding who will manage your estate and receive your assets can often be more difficult if you don’t have direct heirs that can step into … [Read more...] about Estate Planning for the Child-Free

"7 Estate Planning Lessons from Popular Song Lyrics" by Attorney Beth Burgee (Audio) When you are listening to the radio or streaming your favorite playlist, estate planning is probably the furthest thing from your mind. However, there may be hidden lessons regarding estate planning within some of the lyrics from your favorite artists. “It’s like the more money we come across/ the more … [Read more...] about 7 Estate Planning Lessons from Popular Song Lyrics

"Late Rapper Coolio's Estate" by Attorney Ayana Johnson (Audio) It is incredibly sad that the Grammy-award winning artist Coolio passed away in September 2022.  Coolio was well-known for his music, including his hit song “Gangsta’s Paradise,” and “Aw, Here It Goes!” which served as the opening music for a 1990’s hit TV show called Kenan & Kel. He was a frequent collaborator with other famous … [Read more...] about Late Rapper Coolio’s Estate