Estate Planning for New Parents

“Overseeing a minor’s life is fraught with expansive (and expensive) tasks: Feeding, fretting, toileting and procuring seem to consume the new parent. So, while it is understandable why new parents are laser focused on their newborn’s immediate needs, they...

Leaving a Legacy

“You don’t have to be rich, a genius or a world-renowned luminary to touch people’s lives for generations to come. Here are some ways to leave a lasting legacy when you don’t have genetic offspring.” – Anna Goldfarb How to Leave a Legacy When You...

Legal Documents for College Students

Summer is winding down; if your kids are headed back to college (or to college for the first time!), make sure they have these important legal documents in place: Three Critical Legal Documents Every Parent of a College Student Should Get in Place As Soon As...

Mid-Year Estate Planning Checklist

“Now that the summer is in full swing, the kids are out of school, and the boats are in the water, it’s a good time to take a fresh look at the work you have already done in planning for your future and the future of your loved ones. Here is a helpful checklist...

Updating Your Estate Plan During & After Divorce

“Divorce is not easy. It’s not only a difficult time emotionally, but you also have a lot to do and many decisions to make. I am going to add one more task to your “to do” list. You need to address your estate plan. It could be the plan deep in your filing...

Planning for Your Pets

“Most people are devoted to their pets but do not realize they can include their pets in their estate plan. Including a pet may be something as simple as naming a custodian to ensure the pets are re-homed, or as detailed as setting aside funds to care for the pets. In...