When Chris and Dana created their first estate plan 20 years ago, they felt a sense of relief. They’d written a will, named guardians for their kids, and even created a basic trust. But over the years, they rarely thought about it again. Fast-forward to last year: Chris passed away unexpectedly, and Dana realized their…
After her husband passed away, Claire realized how unprepared she was for the legal and financial challenges that followed. The lack of a clear estate plan left her navigating probate court, sifting through incomplete documents, and dealing with the uncertainty of what he might have wanted. It was overwhelming, but it also gave her clarity…
When Ellen brought her estate plan into our office last December, she admitted it had been collecting dust for years. “I don’t even know what’s in here,” she said, flipping through the yellowed pages. Ellen had recently become a grandmother, and the joy of welcoming her first grandchild had sparked a realization: her estate plan…
When Mark and Julia first walked into our office last December, they were reeling from the aftermath of a sudden family loss. A close relative had passed away without a clear estate plan, leaving behind confusion, family disagreements, and a pile of unresolved legal issues. Watching their loved ones struggle, Mark and Julia realized they…
