If something happened to you tomorrow, who would raise your kids? And does that person actually have the legal authority to step in? Most parents have someone in mind. Far…
Author: BenjaminMarc
This Is Why You Need an Attorney for Your Estate Plan
Most people think estate planning is about filling out the right forms. Name your beneficiaries. Sign your will. Done. What you don’t see — and what an online template will…
Blended Families Need More Than a Simple Will
“Leave everything to my spouse and trust they’ll take care of everyone.” It’s a reasonable instinct. In first marriages with shared kids, it often works. In blended families, it’s one…
If Something Happened to You Tomorrow, Would Your Family Know What to Do?
Most people intend to get an estate plan in place. They just haven’t done it yet. Tony Hsieh hadn’t either. The founder of Zappos died in 2020 at 46, leaving…
What Caring for Your Parents Is Teaching Your Kids About Caring for You
If you’re currently helping manage care for an aging parent, you already know how hard it is. The logistics alone are exhausting. But there’s something else happening that most people…
Your Partner Has No Legal Rights Unless You Plan for It
You’ve built a life together. Shared a home, finances, maybe kids. In every way that matters, you’re a family. But legally? Without marriage, your partner may be treated as a…
A Will Isn’t Enough to Protect Your Child in a Crisis — Here’s What Is
Most parents I talk to assume that if something happened to them, the people they love would step in and take care of their kids. And most of the time,…
Why the Cheapest Estate Plan Could Be the Most Expensive Mistake Your Family Ever Makes
I’ve sat across from enough grieving families carrying a big binder of documents to know one thing for certain: a cheap estate plan isn’t the bargain many believe it to…
Protecting Your Child With Special Needs: What Every Parent Needs to Know
If you have a child with special needs, standard estate planning advice doesn’t apply to your family. In fact, following it could seriously backfire. Here’s why. The benefits problem Programs…
How to Care for Aging Parents Without Tearing Your Family Apart
Caring for an aging parent has a way of bringing out the best and worst in families — usually at the same time. One sibling ends up doing most of…