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HOW ESTATE PLANNING CAN BRING BLENDED FAMILIES CLOSER
Yours, mine, and ours… in today’s modern family, it’s oh so common. The blended family is the product of 2nd (or more) marriages, in...
Jeni Snider, Esq.
May 30, 20223 min read
10 COMMON ESTATE PLANNING MISTAKES YOUR FAMILY CAN'T AFFORD TO MAKE - PART 1
Because estate planning involves actively thinking about and planning for frightening topics like death, old age, and crippling...
Jeni Snider, Esq.
May 10, 20227 min read
HOW CREATING A LIFE & LEGACY PLAN WITH ME CREATES AND PRESERVES YOUR FAMILY'S LEGACY
When you think about loved ones who’ve passed away, you probably don’t think very much—or even at all—about the “things” they’ve left...
Jeni Snider, Esq.
May 3, 20223 min read
3 REASONS WHY TRANSFERRING OWNERSHIP OF YOUR HOME TO YOUR CHILD IS A BAD IDEA
Whether it’s to qualify for Medicaid, avoid probate, or reduce your tax burden, transferring ownership of your home to your adult child...
Jeni Snider, Esq.
Apr 26, 20226 min read
HOW NAMING GUARDIANS FOR YOUR KIDS IN YOUR WILL CAN LEAVE THEM AT RISK
If you are a mom or dad with children under the age of 18 at home, your number one estate planning priority should be selecting and...
Jeni Snider, Esq.
Apr 19, 20226 min read
DOES YOUR FAMILY NEED UMBRELLA INSURANCE?
In today’s highly litigious society you are at near-constant risk for costly lawsuits—even if you’ve done nothing wrong. This is...
Jeni Snider, Esq.
Apr 12, 20224 min read
7 LAST-MINUTE MOVES TO SAVE ON YOUR TAXES FOR 2021
Although many strategies to save on your income taxes must be locked in before the end of the year, there are still numerous ways you can...
Jeni Snider, Esq.
Mar 29, 20227 min read
PROBATE: WHAT IS IT & HOW TO AVOID IT - PART 2
Unless you’ve created an estate plan that works to keep your family out of court, when you die (or become incapacitated) many of your...
Jeni Snider, Esq.
Mar 21, 20228 min read
PROBATE: WHAT IS IT & HOW TO AVOID IT - PART 1
Unless you’ve created a proper estate plan, when you die many of your assets must first pass through the court process known as probate...
Jeni Snider, Esq.
Mar 14, 20227 min read
3 VITAL ESTATE PLANNING DOCUMENTS FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES
3 VITAL ESTATE PLANNING DOCUMENTS FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES With the arrival of summer, young people across the country are about to...
Jeni Snider, Esq.
Mar 8, 20224 min read
UPDATING YOUR ESTATE PLAN FOR DIVORCE: 5 CHANGES TO MAKE
Even if the process is amicable, divorce can be one of life's most stressful events. With so many major changes taking place, it’s easy...
Jeni Snider, Esq.
Mar 1, 20226 min read
PROTECT YOUR HOME, FAMILY, & ASSETS FROM THE GROWING THREAT OF NATURAL DISASTERS
Over just the last two years, we’ve seen historic levels of damage caused by natural disasters in the U.S. From blizzards in Texas and...
Jeni Snider, Esq.
Feb 22, 20226 min read
THE PERFECT SOLUTION FOR CHOOSING YOUR CHILD’S GUARDIAN
If you have minor children and have not yet selected a guardian, you are not unlike many parents who put off this critically important...
Jeni Snider, Esq.
Feb 15, 20223 min read
FOUR REASONS WHY ESTATE PLANNING IS SO ESSENTIAL FOR BUSINESS OWNERS
If you are running a business, it’s easy to give estate planning less priority than your other business matters. After all, if you’re...
Jeni Snider, Esq.
Feb 8, 20227 min read
5 WAYS DIY ESTATE PLANS CAN FAIL & LEAVE YOUR FAMILY AT RISK—PART 2
Do a Google search for “digital wills” or “online estate planning,” and you’ll find dozens of different websites offering low-cost,...
Jeni Snider, Esq.
Jan 25, 20226 min read
5 WAYS DIY ESTATE PLANS CAN FAIL & LEAVE YOUR FAMILY AT RISK—PART 1
Do a Google search for “digital wills” or “online estate planning,” and you’ll find dozens of different websites offering low-cost,...
Jeni Snider, Esq.
Jan 18, 20226 min read
PREVENTING FAMILY CONFLICT AND DISPUTES OVER YOUR ESTATE PLAN
No matter how well you think you know your loved ones, it’s impossible to predict exactly how they’ll behave when you die or if you...
Jeni Snider, Esq.
Jan 11, 20227 min read
PREVENTING FAMILY CONFLICT AND DISPUTES OVER YOUR ESTATE PLAN
No matter how well you think you know your loved ones, it’s impossible to predict exactly how they’ll behave when you die or if you...
Jeni Snider, Esq.
Jan 11, 20227 min read
7 STEPS TO CREATING AN ESTATE PLAN THAT KEEPS YOUR FAMILY OUT OF COURT
Many people fail to create an estate plan because they don’t truly understand what is involved and therefore believe it is too...
Jeni Snider, Esq.
Jan 4, 20224 min read
ONE OF THE GREATEST GIFTS TO YOUR FAMILY IS THE PLAN FOR INCAPACITY
When it comes to estate planning, most people automatically think about taking legal steps to ensure the right people inherit their...
Jeni Snider, Esq.
Dec 28, 20215 min read
