by michelle | Dec 22, 2025 | Estate Planning
It’s that time of year when Santa’s making his list and checking it twice. But when was the last time you checked your estate plan? If you’re like most families, it’s been a while. Maybe you set everything up years ago and haven’t looked...
by michelle | Dec 9, 2025 | Estate Planning, Trusts
When most parents think about estate planning, they think about writing a will. And while a will is certainly important, it’s only part of the picture. If you have children, trusts offer protections and benefits that a will simply cannot provide, and...
by michelle | Sep 18, 2025 | Estate Planning
Family relationships can be complicated, and sometimes children and parents become estranged for various reasons. If you’re in this difficult situation, you might be wondering whether you’re legally required to leave anything to children who no longer have...
by michelle | Sep 9, 2025 | Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
“I want to make a small change to my will. Can I cross that section out, make my changes, and initial it with a date?” This is one of the most common questions I receive as a Brandon estate planning attorney, and I completely understand the appeal of...
by michelle | Apr 2, 2025 | Estate Planning
The recent passing of acclaimed actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa has brought to light an important estate planning issue many couples overlook: what happens when spouses die within a short time of each other? As a Brandon estate planning lawyer,...
