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Talking to Guardians About Their Role
Starting the Conversation: Talking to Guardians About Their Role
When it comes to estate planning, naming a guardian for your minor children is one of the most important decisions you can make. It’s also one of the hardest. While you’ve likely spent time carefully considering who you’d want to raise your children if...
Beware These Estate Scams
Beware Of These Estate Scams: A Olney Probate Lawyer's Guide to Protecting Grieving Families
As an Olney probate lawyer, I’ve witnessed firsthand how scammers exploit families during their most vulnerable moments. The days and weeks following a loved one’s passing should be a time for healing and remembrance – not defending against...
Right-Sizing Your Trust
Right-Sizing Your Trust: An Olney Trust Lawyer Explains What Really Matters
One of the most frequent questions I hear as an Olney trust lawyer is, “Is my estate large enough to justify a living trust?” Behind this question often lies a deeper concern: “Am I making the right choice for my family’s future?”...
Why a Special Needs Trust is Crucial for Your Child
Why a Special Needs Trust is Crucial for Your Child's Personal Injury Settlement: Insights from a Olney Trust Lawyer
When a child with disabilities receives a personal injury settlement, parents often face a crucial decision: how to manage these funds without jeopardizing essential government benefits. As an Olney trust lawyer, I’ve helped many families protect...
What Happens to Student Loans After Death
What Happens to Student Loans After Death? Olney Probate Attorney Explains
As an Olney probate attorney, one of the most common questions I hear from families is about student loan debt after death. With student loan debt in America reaching unprecedented levels, it’s a crucial topic that affects many families during probate...