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A Not-So-Happy Accident: Bob Ross’s Estate Planning Failures Leave His Son With Next to Nothing - 1
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...

Corina Colan
Sep 17, 20218 min read


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...

Corina Colan
Sep 10, 20214 min read


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...

Corina Colan
Sep 3, 20215 min read


Donate Appreciated Assets to Charity Instead of Selling Outright For Tax and Income Benefits Using a
If you have highly appreciated assets like stock and real estate you want to sell, it may make sense to use a charitable remainder trust...

Corina Colan
Sep 3, 20213 min read


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...

Corina Colan
Aug 27, 20216 min read


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...

Corina Colan
Aug 20, 20217 min read


5 Questions To Ask Before Hiring An Estate Planning Lawyer—Part 2
Since you’ll be discussing topics like death, incapacity, and other frightening life events, hiring an estate planning lawyer may feel...

Corina Colan
Aug 16, 20216 min read


5 Questions To Ask Before Hiring An Estate Planning Lawyer—Part 1
Since you’ll be discussing topics like death, incapacity, and other frightening life events, hiring an estate planning lawyer may feel...

Corina Colan
Aug 16, 20214 min read


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...

Corina Colan
Aug 14, 20216 min read


Don't Forget To Protect Your Furry Family: Estate Planning For Your Pets
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...

Corina Colan
Aug 6, 20214 min read


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,...

Corina Colan
Aug 3, 20216 min read


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,...

Corina Colan
Jul 25, 20216 min read


Managing Your Digital Afterlife: A Guide To Facebook’s Legacy Contact
If you use Facebook to share, track, and report on important life events, it can provide an intimate snapshot of your life, and it can...

Corina Colan
Jul 25, 20214 min read


5 Steps For Adding Digital Assets To Your Estate Plan
Although digital technology has made many aspects of our lives much easier and more convenient, it has also created some unique...

Corina Colan
Jul 25, 20214 min read


Britney Spears’ Nightmare Conservatorship Underscores The Importance Of Incapacity Planning—Part 2
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...

Corina Colan
Jul 16, 20219 min read


Britney Spears’ Nightmare Conservatorship Underscores The Importance Of Incapacity Planning—Part 1
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...

Corina Colan
Jul 16, 20218 min read


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...

Corina Colan
Jul 9, 20216 min read


Can I leave my 401(k) to my minor children when I die?
QUESTION Q: Can I leave my 401(k) to my minor children when I die? -Pondering Parent ANSWER _____________________________________________...

Corina Colan
Jun 29, 20211 min read


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...

Corina Colan
Jun 27, 20214 min read


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...

Corina Colan
Jun 23, 20215 min read
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