Most people think estate planning mistakes are complicated legal failures. They picture technical errors, courtroom battles, or confusing loopholes. That is not what usually
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Estate Planning for the Sandwich Generation: Protecting Your Parents and Your Children at the Same Time
You are scheduling your child’s dentist appointment while coordinating your dad’s cardiology visit. You are reviewing college savings plans while quietly wondering how long your
How to Talk to Your Parents About Estate Planning Without Causing Drama
The holidays are almost here. A time when many of us travel home, share meals, and spend long-overdue time with family. And while no one
Estate Planning Basics: What Everyone Should Have in Place
Published on October 14, 2020. Last Updated on October 28, 2025. As an elder law attorney, one of the most common questions I hear is,
Who Needs Access to Your Estate Planning Documents?
Published on February 22, 2024. Last Updated on August 26, 2025. When it comes to estate planning, most people focus on filling out the
Estate Planning in the Face of Changing Tax Laws
Why waiting might cost you more than you think Here’s a little reminder from your future self: “I wish we had talked to someone
What the Gene Hackman Estate Can Teach Us About the Importance of Proper Estate Planning
When Hollywood legend Gene Hackman passed away in early 2025 at the age of 95, the world looked back on a remarkable film career that
Common Questions: Clearing Up Confusion in Estate Planning, Elder Law, and Asset Protection
Clearing Up Confusion: Questions We’re Hearing Again and Again From Podcast Episode 83: Common Questions – Clearing Up Confusion in Estate Planning, Elder Law
The Role of Long-Term Care Insurance in Estate Planning – Debunking Myths
When James’s mother, Dorothy, had a fall and needed skilled nursing care, the family quickly realized they had a problem: no long-term care plan was
Celebrity Estate Planning Mistakes: More Lessons from the Rich and Famous
This blog post is inspired by Episode 77 of our podcast, Famous Figures: What We Can Learn from Celebrity Estate Plans (Part 2). In this
What Celebrities Can Teach Us About Estate Planning: Lessons from Elvis to Gandolfini
This blog post is inspired by Episode 76 of our podcast, Famous Figures: What We Can Learn from Celebrity Estate Plans. In this episode, Jeff
Estate Planning for Small Business Owners: Nurturing Your Legacy
Dear Friends, In the dynamic tapestry of life, small businesses are the threads that weave communities together. As an elder law and estate planning











