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Where Is the Best Place to Keep Your Will?

When you fail to plan for your death, your heirs may end up fighting.

Posted on: August 15, 2023

How to Pass the Family Home to Your Children

It’s perfectly normal for aging parents who are currently completing their will along with their lawyer’s guidance, to leave the family home to their children.

Posted on: August 11, 2023

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Estate Planning for Second Marriages

If you are getting remarried, you obviously want to celebrate. However, it is also important to focus on less exciting matters, like redoing your estate plan.

Posted on: August 9, 2023

What are Biggest Mistakes People Make with Social Security?

With so many ways to claim benefits, especially if you are married or were divorced at some point in your life, small mistakes can add up to a big difference in the amount of Social Security benefits you receive, says a recent article, “11 Social Security Mistakes That Can Cost You a Fortune” from Nasdaq. […]

Posted on: August 7, 2023

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Who Received the Late Eagle Glenn Frey’s Estate?

As the Eagles ready themselves for a farewell tour that spans two months in late 2023, it's hard not to think about their late guitarist Glenn Frey who passed away in January 2016.

Posted on: August 3, 2023

Should My Kids Get an Equal Inheritance?

Children are treated fairly when it comes to inheritance. But “fair” doesn’t always mean “equal,” especially if your family situation or assets are complicated. In some circumstances, giving kids equal inheritances may not be the best option.

Posted on: August 1, 2023

Married Couples can Use Estate Tax Exemptions in Estate Planning

A primary goal of most married couples when contemplating basic estate planning documents is to ensure that the surviving spouse, and commonly, the couple's children and grandchildren, are supported financially.

Posted on: July 28, 2023

Preparing for Your Golden Years with an Omaha Medicaid Planning Attorney

For many seniors, the thought of estate planning can seem daunting, the complex laws and myriad of decisions to be made can be overwhelming. But rest assured, with the help of an experienced Omaha Medicaid planning attorney, this process can be navigated smoothly, ensuring you can enjoy your golden years in peace and security. Why […]

Posted on: July 28, 2023

Can You Keep a Vacation Home in the Family for Generations?

The family vacation home is often a point of pride, a place for reconnecting and making memories. A vacation home, whether it’s in the mountains, near the sea, on a lake, or on a farm, can have sentimental as much as economic value.

Posted on: July 26, 2023