FAMILY PLANNING BLOG

By Sharia Young June 2, 2025
When you're a business owner, an easy or cheap estate plan can leave your business vulnerable. Learn why your business documents and estate plan must work together, and what can happen if they don’t.
By Sharia Young May 27, 2025
Tony Hsieh's cautionary tale shows why proper estate planning with regular reviews is critical, regardless of your wealth or age.
By Sharia Young May 20, 2025
Memorial Day offers us a meaningful opportunity to consider how estate planning serves as more than just a legal formality—it's a heartfelt expression of our deepest values, a bridge connecting past, present, and future generations, and a promise to not leave a mess for the people you love.
By Sharia Young May 12, 2025
When you're a business owner, an easy or cheap estate plan can leave your business vulnerable. Learn why your business documents and estate plan must work together, and what can happen if they don’t.
By Sharia Young May 6, 2025
This Mother's Day, consider a gift that truly lasts forever. Estate planning isn't just about legal documents—it's one of the most profound expressions of maternal love, allowing parents to extend their care, wisdom, and protection long after they're gone.
By Sharia Young April 28, 2025
The Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025 could dramatically change how wealth transfers between generations, potentially eliminating the estate tax entirely. Learn what this proposed legislation might mean for you.
By Sharia Young April 21, 2025
Naming guardians in your will isn't enough to fully protect your children if something happens to you. Discover the 10 most common guardianship mistakes parents make and how a comprehensive Kids Protection Plan can provide complete peace of mind
By Sharia Young April 14, 2025
James Howells accidentally threw away a hard drive containing 8,000 Bitcoin (BTC) , now worth approximately $700 million, and his decade-long struggle to recover his fortune offers vital lessons for proper estate planning in our increasingly digital world.
By Sharia Young April 7, 2025
Gene Hackman's $80 million fortune is in legal limbo after his wife died just days before he did, highlighting the estate planning crisis that countless families face, including possibly yours.
By Sharia Young March 31, 2025
Many people believe that once they've created a trust, they can simply file it away and forget about it. But just like your health needs regular check-ups, your whole estate plan (including your trust) requires periodic reviews to ensure your plan will work for your loved ones, and not fail when they need it.
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