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No Plan, Big Problems: The Real Costs of Aging Unprepared

More and more adults are aging alone and even with family nearby, the reality is that aging brings challenges no one sees coming. With thoughtful estate planning, you can make sure you’re cared for with dignity and that your wishes are honored. A solid Estate Plan takes the guesswork off your family’s shoulders and gives you peace of mind knowing nothing is left to chance.

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If You Can Meal Plan, You Can Estate Plan

How you plan meals says a lot about you, do you wing it, or do you actually map it out so no one’s hangry by Wednesday? The same is true for estate planning. If you’re intentional with time and money in the kitchen, you should be just as intentional when it comes to protecting your family’s future. Read more.

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Why Real Independence Starts with a Solid Estate Plan

This Independence Day, let’s be real—freedom doesn’t happen by accident. Our Founders had a plan (and some serious grit), and you need one too. Your Estate Plan is how you secure freedom for your people—no courtrooms, no chaos, just clarity and protection that lasts.

Want peace of mind that even George Washington would salute? Read more.


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What Priscilla Presley’s Fight Teaches Us About Protecting Aging Loved Ones

When even Priscilla Presley isn’t safe from financial predators, you know we’ve got a problem. Her $1 million fraud lawsuit is a wake-up call—and a sharp reminder of how older adults are being systematically targeted.

This is exactly why Life & Legacy Planning matters. It’s not just about documents—it’s about protection, power, and making damn sure no one messes with your money or your people.

Read more about how to guard against elder financial abuse and keep your legacy safe.

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Father’s Day Isn’t Just About Today—It’s About the Legacy You Leave

Father’s Day isn’t just about grilling, dad jokes, and who gets control of the remote—it’s also a reminder that being a great dad means thinking beyond today.

It’s about protecting what matters most: your legacy, your people, your plan. 

Because the best gift you can give your family? A future that’s clear, secure, and free from courtroom chaos.

Ready to make sure your future’s as buttoned-up as your dad’s favorite tucked-in polo? Read more.

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Planning with Pride: Protecting Your People, Your Way

It’s Pride Month—and while we love a good parade and all the rainbow everything, it’s also a powerful reminder: not all families are protected equally under the law (yet).

Whether you're LGBTQIA+ and single, partnered, married, co-parenting, or still figuring it all out—your estate plan needs to be as unique as you are.

Because love is love… but the law still needs paperwork.

Let’s talk about how to protect your people, your wishes, and your legacy—without the confusion, courtroom drama, or chaos.

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No Will, Big Mess: What Zappos CEO’s Estate Drama Teaches Us About Planning Smart

The late Zappos CEO left behind millions—and zero estate plan. What followed? Total chaos, sticky notes as “wishes,” and courtroom headaches that could’ve been avoided with a solid plan (and a couple of check-ins).

Lesson? No matter your age or bank account, proper estate planning matters. And yes, regular reviews too. Read more and learn how to keep your legacy drama-free.

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Bye-Bye Death Tax? Here’s What the 2025 Repeal Could Mean for You

The Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025 could completely shake up how wealth gets passed down—maybe even wiping out the estate tax altogether. Sounds dreamy, right? But don’t pop the champagne yet. Let’s break down what this proposed change really means for you and your legacy. Read more and get ahead of the curve.

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$700 Million, Poof! The Price of Not Tracking Your Stuff

James Howells tossed a hard drive with 8,000 Bitcoin—yep, that’s around $700 million straight into the trash.  And he’s been trying to dig it out (literally) for over a decade.

Moral of the story? If your digital assets aren’t part of your estate plan, you might as well be throwing them out too. Let’s make sure your legacy doesn’t end up in a landfill.

Read more and plan smarter.

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Trust Me: If You’re Not Reviewing Your Trust, You’re Risking a Hot Mess

A lot of folks think once they've got a trust, they're good to go—file it, forget it, done. But let me give it to you straight: a “set-it-and-forget-it” estate plan is a recipe for disaster. Just like you wouldn’t skip your annual physical (or at least not proudly admit it), your trust needs regular check-ins to make sure it’ll actually work when your loved ones need it most.

Life changes. Laws change. You change. If your trust hasn’t kept up, it might flop when it matters most—and that’s not the legacy you want to leave behind.

Read more and make sure your plan isn’t collecting dust while collecting risks.

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