Knowledge is Power
Let’s be real—being in your 40s or 50s isn’t exactly the breezy midlife cruise you imagined, right? You’re raising kids, checking homework, managing work stress, and somewhere in between, helping your aging parents navigate doctor visits, medications, and financial uncertainty. Welcome to the sandwich generation—that not-so-exclusive club of adults caught between two generations who need…
We know—2026 sounds like it’s forever away. But when it comes to your estate plan, the calendar is not your friend. Right now, the federal estate and gift tax exemptions are sky-high. But unless Congress steps in (and when was the last time they did anything quickly?), those exemptions are set to drop like a…
Walking into probate court for the first time can feel like stepping off a plane in a foreign country—with no translator and zero Wi-Fi. You’re met with paperwork, legal jargon, and courtroom etiquette you’ve never needed to know… all while you’re grieving. Let’s just say, it’s a lot. At Voorhees Law Group, we help real…
When Hollywood legend Gene Hackman passed away in February 2025 at the age of 95, he left behind more than an impressive film career—he left behind a tangled estate plan. Despite decades of success and ample resources, even someone as iconic as Hackman made a mistake that families across the country can learn from: assuming…
When Pope Francis passed away on April 21, 2025, the world reflected on his lifetime of humility, compassion, and quiet strength. But what captured headlines in an unexpectedly moving way was something deeply personal—his handwritten will. In just a few lines, Pope Francis asked for a simple burial in a quiet corner of the Papal…
When multimillionaire Alan Lorenz passed away in 2021, he left behind a legacy built on hard work, grit, and an unexpected career shift—from divorce attorney to a top executive in the health and wellness industry. But one thing he didn’t leave behind? A clear, airtight estate plan. And that’s where the drama began. Lorenz’s story…
Picture this: A successful TV producer passes away, leaving behind a $29 million fortune, a sprawling estate, and a tangled web of relationships. What could go wrong? Oh, everything. This isn’t a Netflix drama. It’s the true story of Justin Bodle—the media mogul behind The Muppet Show’s British debut. When he died, his 2013 will…
When people think about estate planning, they usually think about wills and trusts—not obscure tax laws. But let us introduce you to one you should care about: the step-up in basis. There’s been talk in Washington about eliminating it, and if that happens? Families could face massive tax bills on inherited property. Like, “sell Grandma’s…
Everyone’s buzzing about “The Great Wealth Transfer”—a jaw-dropping $84 trillion projected to change hands between generations over the next 20 years. Sounds like champagne and private islands, right? Not so fast. Here’s the catch: most Americans still don’t have an estate plan. That means a giant chunk of that money could vanish into legal fees,…
