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Why Your Family Needs a Mission Statement
Money alone doesn’t hold families together. A family mission statement helps protect your values, relationships, and legacy for generations.
Sabine Franco
Jan 143 min read


How to Create an Elder Care Plan for Aging Parents: A Complete Guide
When adult siblings coordinate care for aging parents, families often fall apart instead of coming together. One child shoulders the burden while others stay distant, creating lasting resentment. With over 37 million Americans providing unpaid elder care, these conflicts happen daily.
Sabine Franco
Dec 19, 20256 min read


How to Protect Your Family’s Wealth
Learn how to pass on your family’s wealth with confidence. From legal strategies to preparing the next generation, find out how to build a legacy that endures.
Sabine Franco
Nov 3, 20254 min read


What a Will Won’t Do: Protecting Your Family Beyond the Basics
A will is important, but it doesn’t cover everything. From estate taxes to beneficiary accounts and even pet care, there are limits to what a last will and testament can do. Learn what a will won’t do—and how Sabine Franco and The Ambitious Legacy Firm can help you build a complete estate plan to protect your family and legacy.money, and family. Explore practical strategies that make dinner less of a scramble, and ensure your loved ones’ future is protected.
Sabine Franco
Sep 29, 20253 min read


Meal Planning vs Estate Planning
Meal planning and estate planning have more in common than you think. Both reflect how you value time, money, and family. Explore practical strategies that make dinner less of a scramble, and ensure your loved ones’ future is protected.
Sabine Franco
Sep 22, 20254 min read


Cheap Estate Planning: Why It Could Hurt Your Family?
Thinking about saving money with a cheap will or online trust? Bargain estate plans may look affordable upfront, but they often leave families with costly court battles, probate delays, and financial stress. Discover why investing in a comprehensive estate plan with an experienced estate planning attorney can actually save your loved ones time, money, and heartache in the long run.
Sabine Franco
Sep 9, 20254 min read


The Life-or-Death Decisions Your Family Shouldn't Have to Make Alone
Without a clear plan, your loved ones may be forced into heartbreaking decisions about your medical care and organ donation. This article explains how a legacy plan protects your voice, eases the burden on your family, and ensures your wishes are honored—no matter what.
Sabine Franco
Jul 22, 20253 min read


What is a Power of Attorney? Meaning & Misconceptions
Think a Power of Attorney means giving someone full control—or that it lasts forever? Think again. In this post, Sabine Franco breaks down what a Power of Attorney actually means, clears up common myths, and explains why it ends at death. You’ll also learn what steps you can take now to make sure your family isn’t stuck in court later. It’s simpler than you think—especially when you plan ahead.
Sabine Franco
Jul 8, 20254 min read


What Priscilla Presley’s Case Teaches Us About Protecting Your Legacy
Elder financial abuse can happen to anyone—even celebrities like Priscilla Presley. Learn simple steps to safeguard your family, your legacy, and your peace of mind
Sabine Franco
Jun 25, 20253 min read


What “One Big, Beautiful Bill” Could Mean for You
Big tax changes may be coming in 2025 with the 'One Big, Beautiful Bill.' From bigger child tax credits to new business deductions, here’s what you need to know — in plain, easy-to-understand language — to get ahead and save money.
Sabine Franco
Jun 17, 20253 min read


10 Steps to Plan for Retirement After 50 -Estate & Legacy Tips
Learn how to plan for retirement after 50 with these 10 essential steps. From estate planning to long-term care, protect your future and build a lasting legacy with confidence.
Sabine Franco
Jun 9, 20254 min read


Memorial Day and the Power of Estate Planning
Memorial Day estate planning is more than just organizing your finances—it’s about preserving your story, protecting your loved ones, and honoring the values that shaped your life. This holiday, take a moment to reflect on what truly matters and how you can leave behind a legacy with purpose and clarity.
Sabine Franco
May 27, 20253 min read


What Legal Documents Does My 18-Year-Old Need?
What Legal Documents Does My 18-Year-Old Need?
When your child turns 18, you lose automatic access to their medical and financial information—even in an emergency. In this post, we break down the essential legal documents every young adult should have, from HIPAA forms to powers of attorney, so you can stay prepared and support them as they step into adulthood.
Sabine Franco
Apr 28, 20253 min read


Revocable vs. Irrevocable Trust: What’s Best for Your Legacy?
The type of trust you choose can make all the difference in how your family accesses your assets, avoids court, and protects your legacy.
Sabine Franco
Apr 9, 20252 min read


3 Ways You Can Benefit From Incorporating Charitable Donations In Your Legacy Plan
You are probably already aware of the tax benefits from donating to charity during your lifetime—donations to charity are tax-deductible....
Sabine Franco
Jun 15, 20226 min read


How does administration of a will work?
This is a great question because many people are unaware of how the process actually works, and it’s not as simple as you may think. So,...
Sabine Franco
Jun 15, 20222 min read


Planning Your Legacy 101: Wills vs. Trusts
When it comes to legacy planning, wills and trusts are two of the most commonly used legacy planning tools, and are usually the...
Sabine Franco
Jun 15, 20226 min read


Can I leave my 401(k) to my minor children when I die?
Although you are technically allowed to name a minor child as the beneficiary of your 401(k), IRA, or other employment-sponsored...
Sabine Franco
Jun 15, 20222 min read


Should I leave money for my child with special needs in my will?
This may seem like the right thing to do, but the answer is actually no, and let me explain why—when planning for a loved one with...
Sabine Franco
Jun 15, 20222 min read


Consider This Before You Create A Will Online
A last will and testament is the most commonly thought-of document when it comes to an estate plan. But really it is only a very small...
Sabine Franco
Jun 15, 20223 min read
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