2025.11.21

The Marriage Nobody Talks About: Keeping Your Relationship Strong While Raising a Child with Special Needs

Let's talk about something that doesn't make it into most special needs parenting conversations: your marriage.

You've probably heard the …

2025.11.21

How to Talk to Your Loved Ones About Death, Money, and Estate Planning at the Holidays

As the holidays approach, families gather to share food, laughter, and stories. But amid the joy, there is often an unspoken truth: many families avoid the …

2025.11.14

What to Do When You’re Ready to Create Your Estate Plan but Your Spouse Isn’t

When you’re ready to finally put an estate plan in place, it’s natural to feel excited and relieved. You’re taking a powerful step to protect your family, get organized, and …

2025.11.07

The Cost of Waiting: Why Crisis Planning Fails Families with Special Needs

When you have a child with special needs, it’s easy to focus on the daily demands of care and put long-term planning on the back burner. Between medical appointments, therapies, …

2025.10.31

Why Business Owners Need an Estate Plan (And Why Keeping It Updated Matters Even More)

Running a business demands your constant attention. Between managing operations, serving clients, and growing revenue, estate planning often falls to the bottom of …

2025.10.24

Special Needs Planning 101: How to Protect Your Child’s Future

Parenting a child with special needs requires strength, patience, and constant planning. From medical appointments and therapies to education and daily routines, you work tirelessly to make …

Why It Matters to Your Loved Ones That You Work With the Right Lawyer

When someone you love dies, grief hits hard enough. But imagine adding legal chaos, confusing paperwork, and no one to guide you through it all. That's the reality for thousands of people every …

A typical initial consultation with an estate planning lawyer may look like this: you meet, you answer questions about your family and assets, and the lawyer tells you what documents you need - typically a will, trust, health care directive, and power of attorney …

2025.09.19

Supporting the Whole Family: How to Balance the Needs of Siblings of a Child With Special Needs

Parenting a child with special needs is an extraordinary journey. It brings moments of joy, pride, and deep love, but also unique challenges that can test …

2025.09.12

The Surprising Connection Between Meal Planning and Estate Planning Done the Right Way

My colleague told me a story recently. Her son moved into his first apartment at college and had to go grocery shopping on his own for the first time. After he got …

2025.09.05

Don’t Lose Your Family Stories: How to Preserve Your Legacy Before It’s Too Late

A client once told me she would give anything to hear her grandmother’s voice again. Her grandmother had been the heart of the family—the one who told stories about how …

2025.08.29

The $1.5 Million Estate Planning Mistake You Can't Afford to Make

Picture this: You and your spouse spend decades building a successful business, accumulating assets, and creating a stable life for your family. You think you've done everything right …

8.29.2025

The Three Ages That Impact Financial Benefits for Children with Special Needs

Raising a child with special needs brings unique joys and challenges, including financial considerations that differ significantly from typical family planning. While every …

2025.08.22

IEP and 504 Plans Aren’t Enough: Why Your Child with Special Needs Deserves a Life & Legacy Plan

If your child has an IEP or 504 Plan, you've already taken an important step to support their education. But what about their needs outside the classroom? …

8/15/2025

Fame and fortune couldn't protect wrestling legend Hulk Hogan's family from the heartbreak of estrangement and inheritance disputes. His story reveals why even celebrities need estate planning that goes beyond the documents. Read more...

When Fame Can't …

Posted August 8th, 2025

Picture this: you’re sitting around the dining table with your family during a holiday gathering, and the topic of health comes up. It’s a natural transition into a conversation that many might find uncomfortable or even daunting—yet, …

Posted August 2nd, 2025

In the heart of estate planning lies the personal task of reflecting one’s values and desires in practical documents. Whether you're planning your familial legacy or thinking about asset distribution, these decisions often go beyond …