Estate Planning

A thoughtful estate plan gives your family clarity. It answers who will inherit, who will care for children, and who will step in when needed.

Is Physician-Assisted Dying Legal in the United States?

While comprehensive comfort care to manage suffering is a universally accepted standard, physician- assisted dying is only legal in fourteen states in the United States of America. I’m a big fan of HBO’s medical drama,

Is Your Estate In Order?

Rania Combs discusses tips for organizing your estate so your fiduciaries have all the information they need to handle your affairs.

Estate Planning for Intangible Treasures

One year for Christmas, my mother-in-law gave my children a “Chat Pack.” It’s a box of cards with simple questions designed to start conversations. My children are all now adults, but they loved it when

A Mother’s Love

Many years ago, I read an article that reminded me of the extraordinary lengths parents will go to protect and provide for their children. It was about a woman named Melissa Bowmer, who had been

What to Do With Your Estate Planning Documents After You Sign Them

Congratuations! You’ve signed your estate planning documents. But your work doesn’t stop there. By signing your estate planning documents, you’re more prepared than most Americans. But what you do after you sign them is just

Estate Planning for Same-Sex Couples

Same-sex marriage has been legal nationwide since 2015, when the Supreme Court decided Obergefell v. Hodges. And in 2022, Congress added another layer of protection by passing the Respect for Marriage Act, which repealed the

Lady Bird Deed vs. Texas Transfer on Death Deed: Key Differences, Benefits, and Which Is Best for You

Both Lady Bird Deeds and Texas Transfer on Death Deeds (TODDs) are essentially beneficiary designations for your real estate.  Both Lady Bird Deeds and Texas Transfer on Death Deeds (TODDs) allow property owners to transfer real estate to

Beyond Taxes: 10 Reasons Why Americans Without Taxable Estates Need an Estate Plan

For most Americans, federal estate taxes will never be a concern. Under current law, the federal estate tax exemption is $15 million per person in 2026. For married couples, that means up to $30 million

Will or Revocable Living Trust – Which is Best for Me?

One of the first decisions you’ll make when creating an estate plan is whether to rely on a will or a revocable living trust. There’s no correct answer. The right choice for you depends on

Why Is Planning for End-of-Life Care Important?

Many people delay end-of-life planning because day-to-day life takes over, the conversation feels difficult, and there’s no immediate sense of urgency. But planning ahead, before a crisis, is one of the most practical and compassionate

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