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How Do-It-Yourself Estate Planning Can Be Like Cheating on an Exam
A reminder that Do-It-Yourself estate planning can fail in the same way cheating on an exam fails because shortcuts often create larger risks that place a lifetime of work and family security in jeopardy.
November 18, 2025
How U.S. Policy Is Reshaping Ownership and Transfer of Digital Assets
As U.S. agencies expand oversight of digital assets, individuals who hold cryptocurrency or tokenized investments should plan for stricter reporting, taxation, and transfer rules that will align these holdings with traditional forms of wealth.
November 12, 2025
Turning Back Time: Gaining Insight from America’s Oldest Clock
As we reset our clocks this fall, the story of America’s oldest working town clock reminds us that while time can be adjusted, the time we have to prepare for the future cannot.
November 5, 2025
From Mainframes to Meaningful Connections: What Maryland’s Computer Museum Teaches Us About Estate Planning in the Digital Age
A visit to Hunt Valley’s System Source Computer Museum reveals how technology reshaped modern life, while reminding us that the foundation of estate planning remains expertise, care, and human connection.
October 28, 2025
The Dollar Auction Trap: What a 1971 Yale Experiment Reveals About Human Behavior and Modern Estate Planning
A 1971 Yale experiment on irrational bidding reveals how emotion, pride, and loss aversion can turn financial decisions, and even estate planning, into costly traps.
October 22, 2025
What the 2026 Estate Tax Sunset Means for Your Legacy, No Matter Your Net Worth
The upcoming 2026 estate tax changes could affect more than just the wealthy, learn how the reduced exemption may impact Maryland families and why now is the time to plan ahead.
October 14, 2025
Selling or Passing Down Your Business? Key Steps for Asset Protection and Tax Efficiency
You spent a lifetime building your business. Don’t let poor planning decide how you leave it. Whether selling, passing it down to family, or transitioning to employees, your exit strategy is your legacy.
August 18, 2025
The $275 Million Mistake: What Jimmy Buffett's Estate Dispute Teaches Us About Planning And Transparency In Trust Administration
Jimmy Buffett’s $275 million estate dispute highlights how even the wealthiest families can suffer from poor planning, lack of transparency, and vague trust administration, offering critical lessons for families of all sizes.
July 21, 2025
Bruce Wayne as a Beneficiary: What “Batman Begins” Gets Right (and Wrong) About Estate Planning
Bruce Wayne’s inheritance in Batman Begins reveals surprising truths and common misconceptions about trusts, guardianship, and estate planning. We explore what the film got right and where it took some cinematic liberties.
June 9, 2025
Fraud at the Gates of Graceland: What Every Family Should Learn from the Presley Foreclosure Hoax
The attempted fraud at Graceland shows how vulnerable estates can be after a loved one passes—highlighting why proactive estate planning and title protection are essential for every family.
April 24, 2025
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