Here are some additional planning tips to bring you peace of mind in the new year. Review your asset allocation. The start of the new year is an excellent time to reassess your investment portfolio to make sure your asset allocation is where it should be to accomplish your investment goals. Additionally, a stock, mutual fund or other investment that out-performed the market two years ago may not have done as well in 2025. If so, take a long, hard look at it. Make a detailed m

It’s impossible to predict what the new year has in store for us. However, if you follow some (or all) of these tips, 2026 should bring you greater peace of mind. Update your estate plan. We’ve said it before, but as an estate planning firm dedicated to making sure your plan continues to address your needs and goals, we’ll say it again: Don’t let your plan become obsolete. It is vitally important to have us review your plan whenever changes have taken place in your life. Has

For many families, planning for the future means more than just wills and trusts—it also involves preparing for the rising costs of long-term care. Medicaid, the government program designed to assist with healthcare costs for those with limited financial resources, plays a critical role in covering long-term care expenses. However, many individuals are surprised to learn that qualifying for Medicaid often requires careful estate planning. With Medicaid making headlines lately

Most people don’t think about protecting their assets until something bad happens, like a lawsuit, nursing home bill, or financial crisis. But by then, it might be too late. Truly, the best time to protect your assets is before you’re at risk. That’s where an asset protection trust can come in. These powerful legal tools can help shield your home, savings, or other important assets from future threats, but they only work if you plan ahead. In other words, if you’re already be

Modern families come in all shapes and sizes - second marriages, stepchildren, unmarried life partners, and chosen families. But with more love comes more complexity, especially when it comes to estate planning. Without a solid plan in place, blended families can face unintended disinheritance, disputes, and financial hardships. If your family doesn’t fit the traditional mold, you need an estate plan that reflects your unique dynamics and protects everyone you care about. Wit

Few conversations are more uncomfortable than asking your parents about money. Yet, avoiding it can leave families unprepared for medical emergencies, long-term care costs, or even disputes after a parent passes away. From a legal standpoint, talking openly now can save your family from confusion later. Money decisions made today can affect not only your parents’ well-being but also the financial security of future generations. For example, without planning, a sudden nursing