The Perfect Solution for Choosing Your Child’s Guardian
If you have minor children and have not yet selected a guardian, you are not unlike many parents who put off this...
Recent Superstar Death Brings Estate Planning to the Forefront of Discussion
First I must personalize this blog to say I have been a long time fan of Prince and his music and...
Why You Should Get Estate Planning Off Your To-Do List in 2016
There are many goals most of us want to accomplish in life, and some of the most important ones center on family and money. Here is what a thoughtful estate plan can help you accomplish that involves both: Control health care decisions. Most people will die in a...
5 Reasons Why You Need to Review Your Estate Plan
Creating an estate plan to protect your financial future and that of your family is just the first step in the estate planning process. Once those documents are executed, you will still need to review your plan annually to ensure it continues to reflect your needs and...
Did you know a Mental Health Professional and a Lawyer make a really good mediation team?
Integrative Mediation is a co-mediation model that provides a holistic approach to conflict resolution so that all aspects of the dispute can be addressed. As the parties are supported in uncovering deeper issues that held the conflict in place, they are able to...
Digital Life After Death
Have you ever thought about what happens to your social media accounts after you die? According to the Pew Research Center, 74 percent of Internet users maintain a social media presence using websites like Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter. The far majority...
Landmark Supreme Court Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage Will Have Monumental Effects
In June, the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, a highly publicized case upholding the rights of same-sex couples to marry. This decision has widespread implications in various areas, many of which have not been anticipated in...
Legacy Planning: Leaving More to Your Loved Ones Than Money That Will Be Lost Quickly
The assets you leave to your loved ones can either be a source of relief or, sometimes, a source of panic if they don’t know how to manage those assets. Unless properly prepared, your loved ones may not know how to deal with sudden wealth -- even just fifty thousand...
A Gift to Your Family and the Environment: Green Burial
The practice of burying our dead in the ground has been traced back over 100,000 years ago. For the vast majority of that history, those burials have been green. In fact, the practice of embalming, one of the most environmentally harmful aspects of modern American...