Lauren Kaplan
4 Estate Planning Must-Haves for Unmarried Couples - Part 1
Estate planning is often considered something you only need to worry about once you get married. But the reality is every adult,...
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Lauren Kaplan
Jan 283 min read
2 Conversations About Money and Death You Need to Have With Your Parents Right Now
If you’ve given any thought about estate planning, you probably associate it with preparing for death. But did you know that there are...
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Lauren Kaplan
Jan 215 min read
Avoid These 2 Common Causes for Dispute Over Your Estate Plan - Part 2
In the first part of this series, we discussed one of the most frequent causes for dispute over your estate plan. Here, we’ll look at...
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Lauren Kaplan
Jan 153 min read
Avoid These 2 Common Causes for Dispute Over Your Estate Plan - Part 1
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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Lauren Kaplan
Jan 74 min read
Your Most Important New Year's Resolution: A Kids Protection Plan
As we welcome the New Year, filled with hope and resolutions for a brighter future, if you have minor children or grandchildren, put this...
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Lauren Kaplan
Jan 25 min read
Hiring a Lawyer: What Flat Fees, Hourly Fees and Retainer Billing Could Mean For Your Life and Family
Trying to find the right lawyer to help with legal matters, especially if you are under the gun in a crisis situation, but even if you...
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Lauren Kaplan
Dec 26, 20236 min read
4 Reasons Why You Can't Afford To Go Without An Estate Plan
When it comes to putting off or refusing to create an estate plan, your mind can concoct all sorts of rationalizations: “I won’t care...
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Lauren Kaplan
Dec 18, 20235 min read
Creditors and Your Estate Plan: What Happens To Your Debt When You Die?
In some cases, you could inadvertently leave a reality in which your surviving heirs—your kids, parents, or others—are responsible for...
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Lauren Kaplan
Dec 10, 20234 min read
Own a Business? Do This By December 31st to Get a Year-Long Extension To The Corporate Transparency
Business ownership is a fulfilling and exciting endeavor, but it also comes with rules, responsibilities, and reporting requirements that...
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Lauren Kaplan
Dec 3, 20233 min read
Will Your Estate Plan Work When Your Family Needs It?
Like most people, you likely think estate planning is just one more task to check off your life’s endless “to-do” list. You can shop...
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Lauren Kaplan
Nov 26, 20234 min read
Obtaining A Power Of Attorney For Elderly Parents
Making important decisions for aging parents can be a challenging task, but helping them obtain power of attorney (POA) documents can...
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Lauren Kaplan
Nov 20, 20234 min read
How to Talk Money With Your Family Over The Holidays
The holidays are right around the corner, which means more time to gather with family and relatives than any other time of the year. If...
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Lauren Kaplan
Nov 5, 20235 min read
How To Manage Your Digital Accounts After Your Death—Part 3
If you have preferences about what happens to your digital footprint after your death, you need to take action. Otherwise, your online...
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Lauren Kaplan
Oct 29, 20234 min read
How to Manage Your Digital Accounts After Your Death - Part 2
If you have preferences about what happens to your digital footprint after your death, you need to take action. Otherwise, your online...
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Lauren Kaplan
Oct 22, 20234 min read
How To Manage Your Digital Accounts After Your Death - Part 1
If you have preferences about what happens to your digital footprint after your death, you need to take action. Otherwise, your online...
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Lauren Kaplan
Oct 15, 20233 min read
Before You Agree to Be a Trustee, Read This!
Being asked by a loved one to serve as Trustee for their Trust upon their death can be quite an honor, but it’s also a significant...
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Lauren Kaplan
Oct 1, 20235 min read
From 'I Do' to 'What If': Estate Planning Must-Do's for Newlyweds - Part 2
Getting married and starting a new chapter in your life is an exciting time. It’s also a time that requires a lot of housekeeping such as...
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Lauren Kaplan
Sep 18, 20234 min read
Got Intellectual Property? Include It In Your Estate Plan
You don’t have to be a famous producer or household name to own intellectual property. If you create music, own a business, write...
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Lauren Kaplan
Sep 10, 20235 min read
3 Essential Questions To Ask Before Creating Your Will Online
If you are looking to create your last will and testament, or will, online, you’ll find dozens of websites that let you prepare a variety...
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Lauren Kaplan
Sep 5, 20233 min read
Your Rights As The Parent Of A Young Adult — What You Need To Know When A Medical Crisis Hits
As a parent, you are quite accustomed to managing your children's legal and medical affairs, as circumstances require. If your child...
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