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When Every Dollar Counts: How Labor Day Reminds Us That Life & Legacy Planning Is More Essential Than Ever
Labor Day has always been about honoring the American worker—the people who build our communities, power our economy, and create the...
Lauryn Lauderdale
Aug 22, 20256 min read


When Fame Can't Fix Family: What Hulk Hogan's Estate Teaches Us About Failed Planning
When wrestling legend Hulk Hogan died at age 71, the world lost an icon. But behind the headlines about his estimated $25 million estate...
Lauryn Lauderdale
Aug 18, 20256 min read


Why Estate Documents Fail: The Hidden Truth About Traditional Estate Planning
You hired a lawyer, signed your estate planning documents, and filed them safely away. Or maybe your financial advisor created your...
Lauryn Lauderdale
Aug 10, 20256 min read


“It Has Been Such a Good Life”: The Legacy Your Loved Ones Need
When Anna Harp lost her father, Rudolph Clausing , she didn’t get to say goodbye. It was January 2021, during the height of the COVID-19...
Lauryn Lauderdale
Aug 4, 20256 min read


Nobody Prepared Me for This! The Reality of Managing Inherited Real Estate
You've just lost someone important to you, and now you're responsible for their home. Maybe it's sitting empty while you figure out what...
Lauryn Lauderdale
Jul 27, 20256 min read


100 Heirs, $17 Billion, and 1 Big Estate Plan: What You Can Learn from a Tech Billionaire
Imagine you’re worth $17 billion and have over 100 biological children—some born through relationships, others through anonymous sperm...
Lauryn Lauderdale
Jul 21, 20256 min read


The Life-or-Death Decisions Your Family Shouldn't Have to Make Alone
When you think about estate planning, you probably picture wills, trusts, and who gets what. But what happens when decisions are made...
Lauryn Lauderdale
Jul 13, 20257 min read


When Paradise Turns to Pain: Jimmy Buffett's Estate Battle
Jimmy Buffett built an empire around the laid-back "Margaritaville" lifestyle, but his $275 million estate has become anything but...
Lauryn Lauderdale
Jul 4, 20255 min read


Life, Liberty, and Legacy: How Life & Legacy Planning Promotes Independence
Every Fourth of July, we celebrate more than fireworks and barbecues. We honor the bold vision of people who refused to accept the status...
Lauryn Lauderdale
Jun 28, 20255 min read


A Texas Mail Carrier's Act of Love Shows Why Your Pets Need a Plan Too
When Ian Burke, a mail carrier from Destin, Texas, heard that Floyd—a 70-pound dog he'd befriended on his delivery route—had ended up in...
Lauryn Lauderdale
Jun 20, 20258 min read
What Priscilla Presley's Lawsuit Reveals About the Prevalence of Elder Abuse
What Priscilla Presley's Lawsuit Reveals About the Prevalence of Elder Abuse June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, and there’s a case in...
Lauryn Lauderdale
Jun 16, 20256 min read
One More Way to Provide for Your Family
Father's Day arrives each June filled with barbecues, baseball games, and heartfelt cards celebrating the dads who shape our lives. While...
Lauryn Lauderdale
Jun 16, 20255 min read


Keep the Government and Lawsuit Happy Opportunists Away From Your Children’s Inheritance
If you have a current estate plan, I'll bet you plan to leave your assets to your children outright and unprotected by age 35, or maybe a...
Lauryn Lauderdale
Mar 3, 20234 min read


5 Reasons Why Shopping For The Cheapest Estate Plan Could Leave Your Family With An Unintended Mess
In most cases, from the most sophisticated business people with the highest net worth to those just starting in the workforce and on...
Lauryn Lauderdale
Feb 24, 20234 min read


Estate Planning 101: Wills vs. Trusts
Wills and trusts are two of the most commonly used estate planning documents, and they form the foundation of most estate plans. While...
Lauryn Lauderdale
Feb 11, 20236 min read


4 Common Mistakes Made On Life Insurance Beneficiary Designations
Investing in life insurance is a foundational part of estate planning, and when done right it’s a primary way to say “I love you” to your...
Lauryn Lauderdale
Feb 3, 20234 min read


What Happens to Your Debts When You Die
In some cases, you could inadvertently leave a reality in which your surviving heirs—your kids, parents, or others—are responsible for...
Lauryn Lauderdale
Jan 23, 20235 min read


Bail Basics
What is Bail? Bail is a legal term for the condition upon which a person charged with a crime, a defendant, will be released from...
Lauryn Lauderdale
Jan 16, 20235 min read


Why Every Adult Needs a Living Will
When it comes to estate planning and wills, you have a variety of options for legal documents. The most common of these options is a...
Lauryn Lauderdale
Jan 16, 20234 min read


Will The Coming Wealth Transfer Be A Blessing Or A Curse For Your Family?
Whether it’s called “The Great Wealth Transfer,” “The Silver Tsunami,” or some other catchy sounding name, it’s a fact that a tremendous...
Lauryn Lauderdale
Jan 6, 20235 min read








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