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Corina Colan
May 6, 20224 min read
How Creating A Life & Legacy Plan With Us Creates And Preserves Your Family's Legacy
When you think about loved ones who’ve passed away, you probably don’t think very much—or even at all—about the “things” they’ve left...
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Corina Colan
May 1, 20226 min read
3 Reasons Why Transferring Ownership Of Your Home To Your Child Is A Bad Idea
Whether it’s to qualify for Medicaid, avoid probate, or reduce your tax burden, transferring ownership of your home to your adult child...
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Corina Colan
Apr 17, 20227 min read
How Naming Guardians For Your Kids In Your Will Can Leave Them At Risk
If you are a mom or dad with children under the age of 18 at home, your number-one estate planning priority should be selecting and...
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Corina Colan
Apr 8, 20224 min read
Does Your Family Need Umbrella Insurance?
In today’s highly litigious society you are at near-constant risk for costly lawsuits—even if you’ve done nothing wrong. This is...
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Corina Colan
Apr 3, 20227 min read
Protect Your Children’s Inheritance With A Lifetime Asset Protection Trust
As a parent, you’re likely hoping to leave your children an inheritance. In fact, doing so may be one of the primary factors motivating...
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Corina Colan
Mar 30, 20227 min read
Updating Your Estate Plan For Divorce: 5 Changes To Make
Even if the process is amicable, divorce can be one of life's most stressful events. With so many major changes taking place, it’s easy...
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Corina Colan
Mar 25, 20227 min read
7 Last-Minute Moves To Save On Your Taxes For 2021
Although many strategies to save on your income taxes must be locked in before the end of the year, there are still numerous ways you can...
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Corina Colan
Mar 18, 20228 min read
Probate: What It Is & How To Avoid It—Part 2
Unless you’ve created an estate plan that works to keep your family out of court, when you die (or become incapacitated) many of your...
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Corina Colan
Mar 11, 20227 min read
Probate: What It Is & How To Avoid It—Part 1
Unless you’ve created a proper estate plan, when you die many of your assets must first pass through the court process known as probate...
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Corina Colan
Mar 6, 20226 min read
Protect Your Home, Family, & Assets From The Growing Threat Of Natural Disasters
Over just the last two years, we’ve seen historic levels of damage caused by natural disasters in the U.S. From blizzards in Texas and...
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Corina Colan
Feb 24, 20226 min read
What To Expect From Your Initial Meeting With Us Your Personal Family Lawyer®
Whether you’ve met with an estate planning lawyer before or it’s your first time, it’s important to understand how working with us, your...
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Corina Colan
Feb 15, 20227 min read
4 Reasons Why Estate Planning Is So Essential For Business Owners
If you are running a business, it’s easy to give estate planning less priority than your other business matters. After all, if you’re...
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Corina Colan
Feb 4, 20226 min read
Purchasing Life Insurance For Your Family: What You Need To Know
Life insurance is a key component of your family’s estate plan, offering those who depend on you for their financial security a safety...
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Corina Colan
Jan 30, 20225 min read
Don’t Leave Your Children With The Babysitter Until You Read This
As we head into the third year of the pandemic, we are coming to terms with just how fragile our lives and health really are. If you...
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Corina Colan
Jan 21, 20226 min read
5 Ways DIY Estate Plans Can Fail & Leave Your Family At Risk—Part 2
Do a Google search for “digital wills” or “online estate planning,” and you’ll find dozens of different websites offering low-cost,...
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Corina Colan
Jan 14, 20226 min read
5 Ways DIY Estate Plans Can Fail & Leave Your Family At Risk—Part 1
Do a Google search for “digital wills” or “online estate planning,” and you’ll find dozens of different websites offering low-cost,...
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Corina Colan
Jan 9, 20227 min read
Preventing Family Conflict And Disputes Over Your Estate Plan
No matter how well you think you know your loved ones, it’s impossible to predict exactly how they’ll behave when you die or if you...
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Corina Colan
Dec 31, 20216 min read
One of The Greatest Gifts To Your Family Is The Plan For Incapacity
When it comes to estate planning, most people automatically think about taking legal steps to ensure the right people inherit their stuff...
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Corina Colan
Dec 25, 20217 min read
Why Putting Your Family Home In A Trust Is A Smart Move—Part 2
If you are like many homeowners, your home is likely your family’s most valuable and treasured asset. In light of this, you want to plan...
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Corina Colan
Dec 17, 20214 min read
PFL How to Pass Down Your Family Wealth Legacy During The Holidays
As you likely already know, but may not have given much thought about, the most important inheritance you provide is so much more than...
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