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A Not-So-Happy Accident: Bob Ross’s Estate Planning Failures Leave His Son With Next to Nothing—Part
As the host of the wildly popular The Joy of Painting TV series on PBS, Bob Ross became a pop-culture icon, who was equally famous for...
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Sep 20, 20219 min read
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Estate Planning Must-Haves For Single Parents
If you are a single parent, life for you right now probably couldn’t get any busier. You are likely being pulled between work, school...
bret182
Sep 12, 20214 min read
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3 Ways To Benefit By Incorporating Charitable Giving Into Your Estate Plan
You are likely well aware of the tax benefits that come from donating to charity during your lifetime—donations to charity are...
bret182
Sep 5, 20216 min read
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Estate Planning 101: Wills vs. Trusts
Wills and trusts are two of the most commonly used estate planning documents, and they form the foundation of most estate plans. While...
bret182
Aug 30, 20216 min read
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Legendary Rapper DMX Dies With No Will, Millions in Debt, and 15 Children—Part 2
Legendary hip hop artist DMX—born Earl Simmons—passed away on April 9 at age 50 after suffering a massive heart attack a week earlier at...
bret182
Aug 23, 20217 min read
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Legendary Rapper DMX Dies With No Will, Millions in Debt, and 15 Children—Part 1
Legendary hip hop artist DMX—born Earl Simmons—passed away on April 9 at age 50 after suffering a massive heart attack a week earlier at...
bret182
Aug 16, 20216 min read
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Don’t Forget To Protect Your Furry Family: Estate Planning For Your Pets
It’s sad but true that many pets end up in shelters after their owner dies or becomes incapacitated. In fact, the Humane Society...
bret182
Aug 9, 20214 min read
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Everything You Need to Know About Including Digital Assets In Your Estate Plan — Part 2
Recent advances in digital technology have made many aspects of our lives exponentially easier and more convenient. But at the same time,...
bret182
Aug 2, 20216 min read
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Everything You Need to Know About Including Digital Assets In Your Estate Plan—Part 1
Recent advances in digital technology have made many aspects of our lives exponentially easier and more convenient. But at the same time,...
bret182
Jul 26, 20216 min read
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Britney Spears’ Nightmare Conservatorship Underscores The Vital Importance Of Incapacity Planning—Pa
Since the age of 16, when she burst onto the charts with her debut single, “…Hit Me Baby One More Time,” Britney Spears has been one of...
bret182
Jul 19, 20219 min read
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Britney Spears’ Nightmare Conservatorship Underscores The Vital Importance Of Incapacity Planning—Pa
Since the age of 16, when she burst onto the charts with her debut single, “…Hit Me Baby One More Time,” Britney Spears has been one of...
bret182
Jul 12, 20217 min read
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Estate Planning For A Child With Special Needs: What Parents Need To Know
Estate planning is an obvious concern for all parents, but if you have a child with special needs, it’s crucial that you are aware of the...
bret182
Jul 5, 20216 min read
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3 Estate Planning Issues For LGBTQ Couples—Part 2
Whether you are married or not, if you are involved in a committed partnership with another individual, estate planning is about so much...
bret182
Jun 28, 20214 min read
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3 Estate Planning Issues For LGBTQ Couples—Part 1
Whether you are married or in a committed partnership, estate planning is about much more than planning for death—it’s about planning for...
bret182
Jun 21, 20215 min read
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The Perfect Father’s Day Gift for Every Father
When you are a kid, finding a suitable gift for Father’s Day can be a struggle. You want to get Dad something he’ll enjoy, but few young...
bret182
Jun 14, 20213 min read
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3 Vital Estate Planning Documents For High School Graduates
With the arrival of summer, young people across the country are about to reach a key milestone: high school graduation. If you have a...
bret182
Jun 7, 20214 min read
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Just Married? 6 Estate Planning Essentials for Newlyweds—Part 2
As we head into the peak of wedding season, if you are a newlywed or are about to tie the knot, add “estate planning” to your do list....
bret182
May 31, 20217 min read
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Just Married? 6 Estate Planning Essentials for Newlyweds—Part 1
As we head into the peak of wedding season, if you are a newlywed or are about to tie the knot, add “estate planning” to your do list....
bret182
May 24, 20216 min read
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Almost Three Years After Her Death, Aretha Franklin’s Poor Estate Planning Continues To Haunt Her Fa
Nearly three years have passed since Aretha Franklin, known as the “Queen of Soul,” died from pancreatic cancer at age 76. When she first...
bret182
May 17, 20219 min read
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Consider This Before You Create A Will Online
A last will and testament is the most commonly thought-of document when it comes to an estate plan. But really it is only a very small...
bret182
May 10, 20212 min read
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