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100 Heirs, $17 Billion, and 1 Big Estate Plan: What You Can Learn from a Tech Billionaire
Imagine you’re worth $17 billion and have over 100 biological children—some born through relationships, others through anonymous sperm...

Corina Colan
Oct 24, 20256 min read


The Cost of a Cheap Plan: Why “Bargain” Estate Planning Often Costs the Most
I had an interesting conversation with a potential client last week. After explaining my Life & Legacy Planning® process, she said, "This...

Corina Colan
Oct 17, 20258 min read


When Fame Can't Fix Family: What Hulk Hogan's Estate Teaches Us About Failed Planning
When wrestling legend Hulk Hogan died at age 71, the world lost an icon. But behind the headlines about his estimated $25 million estate...

Corina Colan
Oct 10, 20256 min read


Why Estate Documents Fail: The Hidden Truth About Traditional Estate Planning
You hired a lawyer, signed your estate planning documents, and filed them safely away. Or maybe your financial advisor created your...

Corina Colan
Oct 3, 20256 min read


“It Has Been Such a Good Life”: The Legacy Your Loved Ones Need
When Anna Harp lost her father, Rudolph Clausing , she didn’t get to say goodbye. It was January 2021, during the height of the COVID-19...

Corina Colan
Sep 26, 20256 min read


Nobody Prepared Me for This! The Reality of Managing Inherited Real Estate
You've just lost someone important to you, and now you're responsible for their home. Maybe it's sitting empty while you figure out what...

Corina Colan
Sep 19, 20256 min read


When Every Dollar Counts: How Labor Day Reminds Us That Life & Legacy Planning Is More Essential Than Ever
Labor Day has always been about honoring the American worker—the people who build our communities, power our economy, and create the...

Corina Colan
Sep 12, 20256 min read


The Life-or-Death Decisions Your Family Shouldn't Have to Make Alone
When you think about estate planning, you probably picture wills, trusts, and who gets what. But what happens when decisions are made...

Corina Colan
Sep 5, 20257 min read


The One Big Beautiful Bill: What It Means for Your Family's Financial Future
The massive tax legislation known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill" (“OBBB”) became law on July 4, 2025, brings sweeping changes that...

Corina Colan
Aug 29, 20256 min read


When Paradise Turns to Pain: Jimmy Buffett's Estate Battle
Jimmy Buffett built an empire around the laid-back "Margaritaville" lifestyle, but his $275 million estate has become anything but...

Corina Colan
Aug 22, 20255 min read


A Texas Mail Carrier's Act of Love Shows Why Your Pets Need a Plan Too
When Ian Burke, a mail carrier from Destin, Texas , heard that Floyd—a 70-pound dog he'd befriended on his delivery route—had ended up in...

Corina Colan
Aug 15, 20258 min read


What Priscilla Presley's Lawsuit Reveals About the Prevalence of Elder Abuse
June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, and there’s a case in the headlines right now that drives home just how important this issue is....

Corina Colan
Aug 8, 20256 min read


Breaking the Cycle: How Life & Legacy Planning Protects Black Families' Generational Wealth
The statistics are sobering. According to the Federal Reserve's 2022 Survey of Consumer Finances , the wealth gap between white Americans...

Corina Colan
Aug 1, 20256 min read


The Missing Will Mystery: How Zappos CEO’s Estate Chaos Could Have Been Avoided
Imagine this: You've built a business empire worth hundreds of millions of dollars, transformed a city's downtown area, and touched...

Corina Colan
Jul 25, 20256 min read


Heads Up! Major Tax Changes on the Horizon
The House recently passed what many are calling "One Big, Beautiful Bill" that could reshape the tax landscape for individuals and...

Corina Colan
Jul 18, 20253 min read


10 Guardian Mistakes That Could Put Your Kids at Risk (And How to Do It Right)
Imagine this: something unexpected happens, and you're suddenly unable to care for your children. It's a parent's worst nightmare. In...

Corina Colan
Jul 11, 20255 min read


Life, Liberty, and Legacy: How Life & Legacy Planning Promotes Independence
Every Fourth of July, we celebrate more than fireworks and barbecues. We honor the bold vision of people who refused to accept the status...

Corina Colan
Jul 4, 20255 min read


Why Business Owners Deserve More Than an Easy or Cheap Estate Plan
Picture this: you've just set up your estate plan using a quick and easy online DIY form or a budget-friendly legal service. Or, maybe...

Corina Colan
Jul 4, 20256 min read


Why Reviewing Your Trust Regularly Isn't Optional—It's Essential
You've taken the important step of creating an estate plan, and it includes a trust—congratulations! This shows you care deeply about...

Corina Colan
Jun 27, 20255 min read


The Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025: What It Could Mean for You and Your Loved Ones
Have you ever worked your entire life to build something valuable, only to worry about a significant portion being taken away after your...

Corina Colan
Jun 20, 20256 min read
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