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What You Must Know About Your Right to Your Spouse’s Retirement Benefits

By Jason Breit / December 5, 2023

If you’re part of a blended family (meaning you are married with children from a prior marriage in the mix), you’re no stranger to the extra considerations and planning it takes to keep your family’s life running smoothly – from…

Year-End Tax Planning Starts Now: 8 Things To Do Now to Lower Your 2023 Taxes – Part 2

By Jason Breit / November 9, 2023

Last week we looked at four different ways to lower your tax liability for 2023, from adjusting your tax withholding to strategically planning your medical procedures. In this week’s blog, we discuss four more tax-saving methods you can use right…

Year-End Tax Planning Starts Now: 8 Things To Do Now to Lower Your 2023 Taxes – Part 1

By Jason Breit / October 18, 2023

It might seem a bit early to think about your 2023 taxes, but as the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to take a closer look at your financial situation and make some strategic moves that can…

Flu Season Fundamentals: How to Keep Seniors Safe This Fall 

By Jason Breit / October 12, 2023

The fall season is a beautiful time of year, but it also marks the beginning of flu season, which can pose a serious threat to your elderly loved ones. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to ensure their…

Got Minor Kids? 3 Instances When Your Estate Plan Must Include A Kids Protection Plan®

By Jason Breit / October 2, 2023

As a parent, you have probably thought about the importance of naming permanent legal guardians for your child in case something happens to you, and maybe you have already done it. If you haven’t yet, take this as the sign…

From ‘I Do’ to ‘What If’: Estate Planning Must-Do’s for Newlyweds – Part 2

By Jason Breit / September 25, 2023

Getting married and starting a new chapter in your life is an exciting time. It’s also a time that requires a lot of housekeeping such as updating your address if your marriage includes a move, changing your tax filing status…

From ‘I Do’ to ‘What If’: Estate Planning Must-Do’s for Newlyweds – Part 1

By Jason Breit / September 15, 2023

With all the joy and happiness, a new marriage brings, planning for your potential incapacity and future death may feel out of place, but creating your estate plan as part of your post-nuptial to-do list is the greatest gift you can give your new spouse.

10 Life Events That Signal It’s Time to Review Your Estate Plan – Part 2

By Jason Breit / July 31, 2023

You might think that estate planning is something you can complete one time and then check off your to-do list for good. But the reality is that in order for your estate plan to work for you no matter how…

10 Life Events That Signal It’s Time to Review Your Estate Plan – Part 1

By Jason Breit / July 24, 2023

Maybe you thought that creating a Will or Trust is something you can do once and then your family and assets are protected forever after. It seems to be how most lawyers structure their services, so it wouldn’t be surprising…

Passing the Torch: How to Inspire Your Kids to Take Over the Family Business

By Jason Breit / June 26, 2023

The dream of passing on your business to your children and witnessing the legacy you’ve built continue to flourish is a powerful one. However, inspiring your children to embrace the idea of taking over the family business can present its…