Apr 20, 2026 | Celebrities, Estate Planning, Family
When actress Anne Heche died following a car accident in August 2022, she left behind an estate with about $110,000 in assets and more than $6 million in creditor claims, incomplete financial records, and a son in his early twenties who suddenly found himself...
Apr 13, 2026 | Children, Estate Planning, Family, Guardians
You probably assume that if something happened to you, the other parent would step in and everything would work itself out. In many families, that’s true. But not always. Real life is messy. Parents separate. Relationships become contentious. Custody disputes...
Apr 6, 2026 | Estate Planning, Family
In this article, we’ll walk you through why unmarried couples face unique legal exposure, how specific assets can quietly work against you, and what a real plan looks like when it’s built around your actual life. The Legal Status Your Partner Doesn’t Have...
Feb 23, 2026 | Beneficiaries, Estate Planning, Family, Finances, Taxes
When planning for your death, there’s one issue you may not have thought about, but is so important to your beneficiaries: will your loved ones have to pay taxes on what you leave them? The answer isn’t straightforward because it depends largely on the types of...
Feb 16, 2026 | Children, Estate Planning, Family
In this article, you’ll learn why wealth is particularly vulnerable at the moment it transfers, how historical and structural inequities still affect Black families today, and how Life & Legacy Planning can help you protect what you’ve built so it benefits your...
Feb 9, 2026 | Children, Creditors, Death, Estate Planning, Family, Finances
Let’s explore what happens to different types of debt when you die, who might be responsible for paying them, and what steps you can take now to minimize the burden on your loved ones. How Debt Is Generally Handled After Death When you die, your debts...
