Posts tagged with "marriage"



Estate Planning · October 13, 2025
Why You Don’t Want an Initial Consultation, But a Life & Legacy Planning® Session Instead
Most “free consultations” only focus on documents, not decisions. Our Life & Legacy Planning® Session changes that. It’s an interactive, guided process that helps you understand how the law applies to your unique family, make informed choices, and create a plan that truly works when your loved ones need it most. Discover why real estate planning starts with clarity, not paperwork.
Estate Planning · October 06, 2025
Why It Matters to Your Loved Ones That You Work With the Right Lawyer
When someone dies without the right lawyer or plan, their loved ones face confusion, court, and conflict instead of peace. Families lose time, money, and sometimes each other in the process. This article shows how small planning gaps become years of hardship—and how the right legal guidance protects the people you love from unnecessary pain when the time comes.
Estate Planning · September 29, 2025
The Hidden Risks of Growing Older Without a Life & Legacy Plan
More Californians are growing older without a clear plan for care or support. Life & Legacy Planning helps you stay independent, protect your dignity, and prevent family conflict as you age. Learn how working with a California estate planning attorney ensures your wishes are honored and your loved ones are protected—so you can face the future with confidence and peace of mind.
Estate Planning · September 15, 2025
When Fame Can't Fix Family: What Hulk Hogan's Estate Teaches Us About Failed Planning
When family conflict ruins inheritance: Hulk Hogan’s estate shows why wills and trusts alone aren’t enough. His daughter walked away from millions after clashing with outsiders influencing her father’s care. Learn how failed planning, blended family tension, and poor communication lead to heartbreak, and how Life & Legacy Planning keeps families protected and connected. Read more.
Estate Planning · September 08, 2025
The $1.5 Million Estate Planning Mistake You Can't Afford to Make
A $1.5 million tax mistake devastated the Rowland family, proving that even wealthy families with documents in place can lose everything to a simple oversight. Estate planning isn’t just about having a will or trust, it’s about ensuring your plan actually works when your family needs it most. This article reveals how small errors can trigger massive losses and how Life & Legacy Planning® helps protect your legacy. Read more…
Estate Planning · September 01, 2025
When Every Dollar Counts: How Labor Day Reminds Us That Life & Legacy Planning Is More Essential Than Ever
Labor Day honors your hard work and, this year, how far every dollar must stretch. With prices up and benefits shifting, you can’t afford probate delays, court fees, or confusion. This piece shows how Life & Legacy Planning helps working families protect assets, avoid costly hold-ups, and ensure minor children and caregivers have immediate support when it matters most. Give your labor a lasting impact. Read more.
Estate Planning · August 20, 2025
What Women Need to Know About Estate Planning
Here are a few things women should know about estate planning and how it can help protect the financial security of loved ones. Things like making less in their careers and having less in savings due to pay discrepancies and time taken out of the workforce to raise their families, estate planning is an even more important task.
Estate Planning · March 31, 2025
Till Death or Divorce: Why You Need to Plan Now for Your Relationship’s End
Navigating the end of a relationship, whether through breakup, divorce, or death, is a reality we often shy away from. Yet, it's essential to plan for these eventualities to protect ourselves, our partners, and our assets. The intersection of love and law is complex, involving critical areas such as property ownership, healthcare decisions, guardianship for children, and business interests. Without proper planning, you risk leaving your loved ones vulnerable to legal and financial difficulties.
Estate Planning · June 07, 2022
3 Estate Planning Issues  For LGBTQ+ Couples - Part 2
Although married same-gender couples are now enjoying nearly all of the same rights as opposite-gender couples, there is still one key right that’s still up in the air—the automatic right to be legal parents. While parental rights are automatically bestowed upon the biological parent, the non-biological spouse/parent still faces a number of challenges when it comes to obtaining full parental rights. Luckily, same-gender couples do have an alternative to adoption—estate planning.
Estate Planning · June 03, 2022
3 Estate Planning Issues  For LGBTQ+ Couples - Part 1
Although same-gender marriage is legally recognized in all 50 states, long-held prejudice at both political and family levels continues to create complications for married and unmarried same-gender couples. With this, especially if you're a member LGBTQ+ community, estate planning is even more critical for you and your beloved to ensure that they will be protected and provided for in the event of your death or incapacity.

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