You’ve built a life with someone you love - sharing a home, experiences, and maybe even finances - but without legal marriage, the law doesn’t automatically recognize your relationship. That means if something happens to you, your partner could be left without legal rights to your property, finances, or even decisions about your medical care.

In this article, you’ll learn why unmarried couples face greater legal risks, what key planning steps you can take to protect each other, and how my Life & Legacy Planning® process ensures your wishes are honored, no matter what life brings.

Estate Planning Awareness Week is here. Learn why thoughtful, well-designed estate planning is the greatest gift you can give your loved ones.

If you don’t work with the right lawyer, your loved ones could face years of stress, conflict and unnecessary expense. But you can avoid putting them through this. Here’s how to find the right legal support.

One reason estate plans fail is because they start with a transactional initial consultation. A Life & Legacy Planning Session transforms the process of estate planning  into meaning and value for you and all the people you love.

More adults are aging alone, and even with family nearby, aging brings challenges most people don’t see coming. Learn how a Life & Legacy Plan ensures you are cared for with dignity and your wishes are honored.

Losing someone you love reshapes your world in ways you may never expect. But you can make it easier on the people you love most.

How you approach meal planning reveals your deepest values about money and time – and surprisingly, it mirrors exactly how you should approach protecting your family's future.

Every day, families lose irreplaceable stories when loved ones die without recording their wisdom, traditions, and memories. Don't let your family's history disappear, too.

You think you've done everything right with your estate planning. Then tragedy strikes, and a simple paperwork error costs your children $1.5 million in taxes.

With inflation eating away at purchasing power and wages barely keeping pace, American workers are feeling the squeeze like never before. This Labor Day, discover why protecting what you've worked so hard to build has never been more important.

Like buying a cheap car, bargain-priced estate planning can leave your loved ones stranded. Here’s why a comprehensive Life & Legacy Plan is worth the investment.

Fame and fortune couldn't protect wrestling legend Hulk Hogan's family from the heartbreak of estrangement and inheritance disputes. His story reveals why even celebrities need estate planning that goes beyond the documents.

You created your estate plan documents, thinking you did the right thing. But then your loved ones are left dealing with a time-consuming, expensive mess you left them. Why?

When Anna Harp lost her father, she didn’t get to say goodbye—but she found a final note that changed everything. 

Inheriting a home comes with hidden responsibilities that can overwhelm grieving families. From security concerns to ongoing maintenance, learn what to expect and how proper planning can prevent costly surprises.

What happens when one person has over 100 heirs? Whether you’re worth $17 billion or not, a thoughtful plan is essential to ensure your wealth—and your values—are passed on the way you intend.

Organ donation can save lives, but a recent investigation revealed how a lack of planning can lead to devastating mistakes.

The massive, so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill" (“OBBB”) that became law on July 4th brings sweeping changes to taxes, healthcare, and benefits that will affect nearly every American family.

Jimmy Buffett built an empire around the laid-back "Margaritaville" lifestyle, but his $275 million estate has become anything but relaxing for his family.

Independence Day reminds us that true freedom requires intentional planning and sacrifice. Just as the founders created a framework for lasting liberty, your Life & Legacy Plan creates lasting security for your loved ones.