Antoinette Bone

Congratulations on your new baby! Becoming a parent is an incredible journey filled with joy, love, and a whole lot of sleepless nights. It is also a time when you […]

Losing a loved one is challenging enough without added complications. One way you can take some of the pain out of administering your estate is by preparing a death box,

The United States imposes a federal estate taxes at death, which is based on the total value of the deceased person’s estate (everything a person owns at the time of

The term homestead may seem like a throwback to pioneer days, but homestead exemption laws are directly relevant to today’s estate planning and can play a valuable role in a

Estate plans are one of the most important sets of legal tools you will ever create. An estate plan is designed to protect you, your loved ones, and your money

People often have a ready list of reasons—or depending on how you look at it, excuses—for putting off completing their estate planning: “I just haven’t gotten around to it yet”;

Estate Planning: The average American owns a great deal of stuff: toys, clothing, furniture, shoes, jewelry, dishware, tools, knickknacks, gadgets, books, papers. Trinkets from trips we may not remember. Outdoor

Avoid Living Probate: While many proactive individuals understand the importance of having a comprehensive estate plan, they often assume that their plan addresses only what happens after they pass away.

Estate Planning for Unmarried Partners: More couples than ever are building deep, lasting relationships without ever walking down the aisle. Whether by choice, circumstance, or principle, many Americans are opting

Beyond the practical purpose of transferring assets and reducing taxes, estate planning reflects love, responsibility, and values. That emotional heaviness may be part of why many families avoid the subject.