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How Did Rock Star’s Estate Planning Help Future Musicians?

“Eddie Van Halen was one of the most influential musicians of all time and made sure the next generation of artists have the resources necessary to further their musical education.” Continue reading

Posted Jun 26, 2022 at Sarah's Law Firm

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How Do IRAs and 401(k)s Fit into Estate Planning?

“Investing for retirement is one of the most important steps you can take toward building a secure financial future for you and your family. The sooner you can start, the better. Contributing to a retirement account can help you work toward your goals and may provide tax advantages to boost your progress.” Continue reading

Posted Jun 25, 2022 at Sarah's Law Firm

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What Exactly Is a Prenup?

“Signing a prenup doesn’t indicate that you don’t have faith in your marriage, just like buying car insurance doesn’t mean you expect to get in a crash.” Continue reading

Posted Jun 24, 2022 at Sarah's Law Firm

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Has the Pandemic Made People More Aware of Estate Planning?

“Close to half of respondents earning $80,000 a year or more have a will, an increase of 7% since 2020, according to Caring.com.” Continue reading

Posted Jun 23, 2022 at Sarah's Law Firm

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When Should I Update My Will?

“There are some obvious triggers that might prompt you to update your will, such as changes in health or marital status. There are, however, also some not-so-obvious ones to be aware of, according to financial planners and attorneys.” Continue reading

Posted Jun 19, 2022 at Sarah's Law Firm

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Can Life Insurance Help Estate Planning for Women?

“Women are receiving increased recognition for the critical roles they serve in society. This increased recognition leads to greater awareness of women’s financial challenges and the financial industry’s solutions to those challenges.” Continue reading

Posted Jun 18, 2022 at Sarah's Law Firm

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What Should I Know about Estate Planning before ‘I Do’?

“The thought of weddings and romance, honeymoons, guest lists, where to register, etc., leaves little room for estate planning. This article will provide five estate planning tips for newlyweds.” Continue reading

Posted Jun 17, 2022 at Sarah's Law Firm

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Will My Family Hate Me If I Die without a Will?

“Amid the grief of losing a loved one, families are dealt additional burdens when the person did not leave behind a will or estate plan.” Continue reading

Posted Jun 16, 2022 at Sarah's Law Firm

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How Do I Create a Trust?

“Trust funds are an important estate planning tool. They can protect your assets while you’re alive and help ensure that you leave money to your children or other loved ones after you die.” Continue reading

Posted Jun 15, 2022 at Sarah's Law Firm

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What’s the VA Doing about Long Wait Times?

“Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough acknowledged that he is “frustrated” with inconsistency in how medical appointment wait time data is calculated and recorded within the department’s health care systems and promised changes on the issue later this year.” Continue reading

Posted Jun 14, 2022 at Sarah's Law Firm

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How Does My Inherited IRA Fit into Estate Planning?

“Most people don’t know the first thing about the Secure Act and yet it has great impact on their retirement planning.” Continue reading

Posted Jun 13, 2022 at Sarah's Law Firm

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How Do I Conduct an Estate Inventory?

“What's Included in an Estate Inventory?” Continue reading

Posted Jun 12, 2022 at Sarah's Law Firm

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What are Benefits of Pre-Planning My Funeral?

“Questions around death planning can feel overwhelming: Cremation or burial or natural organic reduction? What will your family want, and what will it cost? Do you really need to think about all this if you're young and healthy right now—or can you put off these decisions until you're older or dealing with a life-threatening illness?” Continue reading

Posted Jun 11, 2022 at Sarah's Law Firm

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What are the Most Important Estate Planning Documents?

“Nobody likes to talk about it, but death is inevitable for all of us. Therefore, you should count every moment as a blessing. Beyond this, you should remember there’s no time to waste, when it comes to preparing for your eventual passing.” Continue reading

Posted Jun 10, 2022 at Sarah's Law Firm

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Half of Americans Making More than $100K Don’t Have a Will

“Among those who do not have an estate plan, 63% said that they have considered creating one in the past and 46% said they do not know how to start.” Continue reading

Posted Jun 9, 2022 at Sarah's Law Firm

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What Kind of Prenup will Soccer Star David Beckham’s Son have to Sign?

“Brooklyn Beckham is understood to have signed a prenuptial agreement with his heiress bride-to-be Nicola Peltz.” Continue reading

Posted Jun 8, 2022 at Sarah's Law Firm

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Did Monkee Mike Nesmith Have More Than One Will?

“There was more than one will written by musician and music video pioneer Michael Nesmith, who came to fame in the 1960s as one of The Monkees rock group and died at his Carmel Valley home on Dec. 10, 2021.” Continue reading

Posted Jun 7, 2022 at Sarah's Law Firm

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What Is a Power of Attorney?

“A power of attorney is a legal document with which a principal authorizes an agent to act on the principal’s behalf and for the principal’s benefit.” Continue reading

Posted Jun 6, 2022 at Sarah's Law Firm

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Why Did VA Approve Hundreds of Ineligible Doctors?

“A recent report found that a small, but significant number of physicians were ineligible for VA's approved care list.” Continue reading

Posted Jun 6, 2022 at Sarah's Law Firm

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Should I have a Pour-Over Will?

“What is a pour-over will?” Continue reading

Posted Jun 4, 2022 at Sarah's Law Firm

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Does ‘Gray Divorce’ Fit into Estate Planning?

““Gray divorce” — the unfortunately named term for divorce after age 50 — is increasing among baby boomers.” Continue reading

Posted Jun 3, 2022 at Sarah's Law Firm

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How to Shop for a Life Insurance Policy

“It sounds morbid, but when you’re shopping for a life insurance policy, insurers want to know the answer to one question: What’s your life expectancy?” Continue reading

Posted Jun 2, 2022 at Sarah's Law Firm

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Is Putting a Home in Trust a Good Estate Planning Move?

“Homes are illiquid assets that produce no income and come with ongoing costs for upkeep. Those issues can cause some snags with your trust.” Continue reading

Posted Jun 1, 2022 at Sarah's Law Firm

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How are Criminals Scamming Vets?

“Veterans Affairs officials are warning about an uptick in scam attempts targeting veterans’ pensions that could result in serious financial problems for elderly or infirm individuals.” Continue reading

Posted May 20, 2022 at Sarah's Law Firm

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My Children Really Don’t Want My Stuff?

“Your grown children will not agree to be the recipients of your downsizing, if it means their upsizing.” Continue reading

Posted May 19, 2022 at Sarah's Law Firm

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