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AI and Estate Planning: Smart Choice or Risky Move?
Smartphone screen displaying AI applications Gemini and ChatGPT. The rise of AI has brought convenience to many aspects of life, from...
Sabine Franco
Feb 24, 20252 min read


Navigating End-of-Life Care: Lessons from a Daughter's Experience
Maggie Schneider Huston's Newsweek story highlights the challenges of ensuring a loved one’s end-of-life wishes are respected.
Sabine Franco
Feb 10, 20252 min read


What Happens to Unclaimed Property? The $60 Billion Secret
Did you know state governments across the U.S. currently hold $60 billion in unclaimed property? This staggering amount highlights the...
Sabine Franco
Feb 3, 20252 min read


Retirement Planning Made Easy: 5 Steps and Strategies for 2025
Thinking about how your family will handle things when you're gone is never easy, but it’s necessary. Many people avoid estate planning,...
Sabine Franco
Jan 27, 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


Why Putting Your Family Home In A Trust Is A Smart Move—Part 1
If you're like many homeowners, your home is likely your family’s most valuable and cherished asset. In light of this, you want to make...
Sabine Franco
Jun 15, 20225 min read


Preventing Family Conflict And Disputes Over Your Legacy Plan
It's hard to foresee how your loved ones will act when you die or become incapacitated, no matter how well you believe you know them....
Sabine Franco
Jun 15, 20227 min read


Why You Need a Trust - Even if You Aren't Rich
Do images of elegant homes and yachts come to mind when you hear the words "trust fund"? A trust fund - or trust - is an useful estate...
Sabine Franco
Jun 15, 20223 min read


7 Tips For Creating A Winning Business Plan
Far too many prospective entrepreneurs launch their companies without adequately planning ahead of time. A properly studied and...
Sabine Franco
Jun 15, 20223 min read


Just Married? 6 Estate Planning Essentials for Newlyweds—Part 2
As we head into peak wedding season, if you are a newlywed or are about to tie the knot, you should be adding “estate planning” to your...
Sabine Franco
Jun 15, 20226 min read


JUST MARRIED? 6 Estate Planning Essentials for Newlyweds Part 1
Just Married? 6 Estate Planning Essentials for Newlyweds—Part 1 As we head into peak wedding season, if you are a newlywed or are about...
Sabine Franco
Jun 15, 20226 min read


TO LLC OR NOT TO LLC? Part 2
4 Factors To Consider When Choosing a Business Entity—Part 2 When starting a business, you have to make a lot of decisions such as: what...
Sabine Franco
Jun 15, 20225 min read


TO LLC OR NOT TO LLC? Part 1
4 Factors To Consider When Choosing a Business Entity—Part 1 When starting a business, you have to make a lot of decisions such as: what...
Sabine Franco
Jun 15, 20224 min read


Q: Do I trademark my logo if I've already trademarked my company name, and they're used together?
– Enquiring Entrepreneur A: Dear Enquiring Entrepreneur: Registering your business’ name for a trademark with the United States Patent...
Sabine Franco
Jun 15, 20221 min read


Lease Provisions in Contracts Due to COVID
The Covid-19 pandemic has taken center stage for the greater part of 2020. It has had an impact on every aspect of our lives. The legal...
Sabine Franco
Jun 15, 20224 min read
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