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Guardians for Kids
Friday, October 18, 2019
“I just need a simple will.” It’s a phrase estate planning attorneys hear practically every other day. From the client’s perspective, there’s no reason to do anything complicated, especially if it might lead to higher legal fees. Unfortunately, what may appear to be a “simple” estate is all too often rife with complications that, if not addressed during the planning process, can create a nightmare for you and your heirs at some point in the future. In this post, I go over some of the potential pitfalls & unintended problems that can arise from so-called "simple wills"... Read more . . .
Friday, October 11, 2019
Student loans have become a necessary evil for many college students. The increase of college tuition along with the rise of college attendance creates the perfect storm for more student loan debt. Why is this happening and why is the term, "crisis" used when discussing the issues involving student loans?Read more . . .
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
It seems that there are many options out there when choosing an estate planning attorney. This week, I give you three different types of lawyers you may come across when looking for right fit to protect your legacy!Read more . . .
Monday, August 5, 2019
On last week’s blog, we shared some easy, practical tips on how to get organized prior to the upcoming school year (See Part 1 Here). Today, we're sharing Part 2, with some reminders & advice on how to get your estate plan in order, before your schedule fills up and procrastination sets in! Read more . . .
Thursday, July 18, 2019
Estate planning is important for both sexes, but the pitfalls of failing to plan simply affect women, particularly mothers, much more than men for a host of reasons. In this week's blog, Tiffany lists 16 key talking points for women (and everyone else) to consider in order to protect their future selves, families, & loved ones. Read more . . .
Thursday, June 20, 2019
The question shouldn’t be whether or not you can write your own will, but rather whether you SHOULD. The problem is this: You don’t know what you don’t know. Read more . . .
Friday, June 14, 2019
Happy LGBTQ Pride Month! Most people, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation, should make an estate plan. However, same-sex couples/families and LGBTQ individuals may have more to gain from making an estate plan than others because of the ever-changing nature of the laws surrounding LGBTQ issues. An estate plan can also help clarify the nature their relationship for those family members or professionals who may not (sadly) understand it or approve of it. In honor of Pride Month, this week's blog addresses 6 Key Estate Planning Issues to consider for LGBTQ families & individuals...Read more . . .
Thursday, May 23, 2019
In this week's blog, our Las Vegas-based trust attorney, Tiffany Ballenger Floyd, answers some of the most frequently asked questions she receives about estate planning. Read more . . .
Monday, May 20, 2019
In March of 2017, a good friend of mine died tragically in a horrific car accident. She left behind her 9-year old twin daughters. The event prompted me to ask- what happens in the Worst Case Scenario... Read more . . .
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Great article that covers common estate planning myths (that we hear about all the time)...Read more . . .
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Mortality is a bizarre concept to wrap your mind around...Read more . . .
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