by melaniechenot | Nov 10, 2020 | Compassionate Estate Planning, Divorce Planning, Kids Protection, Legacy Planning
Getting Divorced? Don’t Overlook These 4 Updates to Your Estate Plan—Part 1 Going through a divorce can be an overwhelming experience that impacts nearly every facet of your life, including estate planning. Yet, with so much to deal with during the divorce process,...
by melaniechenot | Oct 19, 2020 | Compassionate Estate Planning, Firm News
Start Planning Now to Prepare Your Estate for a Possible Democrat Sweep—Part 2 Regardless of how you plan to vote on November 3rd, you should start considering the potential legal, financial, and tax impacts a change of leadership might have on your family’s...
by melaniechenot | Sep 29, 2020 | Compassionate Estate Planning, Legacy Planning
6 Changes to Watch for In Your 2020 Taxes Although you may have just filed your 2019 income taxes in July, now is the time to start thinking about your 2020 return due next April. While it’s always a good idea to be proactive regarding tax planning, it’s particularly...
by melaniechenot | Aug 31, 2020 | Compassionate Estate Planning
What the Netflix Series Tiger King Can Teach You About Estate Planning: Part 2 If you have seen the Netflix documentary, Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness, you can attest that it is one of the most outlandish stories to come out in a year full of outlandish...
by melaniechenot | Jul 27, 2020 | Compassionate Estate Planning
Before Your Kids Leave for College: Make Sure They Sign These Documents You may not yet know when your children will head back to college, but if your children are over 18 years old, it is imperative that they sign these documents! Many of us have watched as our...
by melaniechenot | Jan 14, 2020 | Compassionate Estate Planning
On January 1, 2020, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE Act) went into effect, and it represents the most significant retirement-planning legislation in decades. Indeed, the changes ushered in by the SECURE Act have dramatic...
by melaniechenot | Dec 5, 2019 | Compassionate Estate Planning
As we head into the peak of the holiday season, you’re likely spending more time than usual surrounded by your family and friends. It’s one of the rare times of the year when loved ones from across the country gather to enjoy each other’s company and celebrate the...
by melaniechenot | Nov 11, 2019 | Compassionate Estate Planning, Firm News
Buyer Beware: The Hidden Dangers of DIY Estate Planning—Part 1 Do a Google search for “online estate planning documents,” and you’ll find dozens of different websites. From Legal Zoom® and Willing.com to Rocket Lawyer® and Willandtrust.com, these do-it-yourself (DIY)...
by melaniechenot | Nov 7, 2019 | Compassionate Estate Planning, Kids Protection
Complete These Critical Tasks Before Going on Vacation With October beyond us, it is time to start thinking about the Holiday Season and winter travel plans. Going on vacation entails lots of planning: packing luggage, buying plane tickets, making hotel reservations,...
On behalf of Ruberg Law PLLC | Aug 30, 2019 | Compassionate Estate Planning
Estate Planning for An Addicted Family Member In examining the current epidemic of addiction, many families encounter a child or other close relative addicted to drugs or alcohol. Estate planning with and for addicts can be emotionally taxing. You may not want to...
