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A Sweet Legacy: Baltimore’s Domino Sugar Plant and the City’s Resilient Spirit
The Domino Sugar plant, a century-old icon of Baltimore’s industrial legacy, continues to thrive with a major expansion, symbolizing resilience and long-term planning.
January 31, 2025
Three Digital Estate Planning Essentials
An effective estate plan must address the digital accounts, access rights, and data decisions that increasingly shape life after death.
January 28, 2025
The Unstoppable Spirit of “Steel Grandpa” and Lessons for Estate Planning
The inspiring story of “Steel Grandpa”, a reminder that resilience and planning can overcome any challenge.
January 24, 2025
Why the Middle Class Is Quietly the Most Exposed Group in Estate Planning
Middle class families often face the greatest estate planning risks because they own meaningful assets without the legal structure needed to protect them.
January 9, 2025
How to Ensure Your Hard-Earned Wealth Benefits Your Loved Ones – Not Just Their Next Vacation
Will your heirs manage your legacy wisely? Learn how estate planning can help prevent financial pitfalls for your loved ones.
November 28, 2024
Campbell’s Soup Dropping the "Soup"?!
After 155 years, Campbell Soup Company is changing its name to The Campbell’s Company! 🥣✨ They’ve come a long way from just soups, now offering everything from snacks to beverages. As times change, Campbell’s realized they had to adapt—just like we do when planning for the future of our families.
November 5, 2024
Should Parents Lend Money to Their Children?
As a parent, you want the best for your children. Whether it's helping them buy their first home, paying off debt, or funding a new business venture, the instinct to support them is natural. But as Benjamin Franklin famously warned, “never a borrower or a lender be.” This cautionary advice seems at odds with modern reality.
September 12, 2024
The Surprising Timeline of Estate Administration and What We are Doing About It
Stouffer Legal is committed to reducing the lengthy probate process by implementing proactive strategies like early estate forecasting, regular reviews, and direct client involvement, aiming to close estates in eight months or less.
August 15, 2024
Why Did Hattie McDaniel from Gone With the Wind Leave Her Ex-Husband $1.00?
Did it end up working? Was she able to cut her ex-husband out of her estate by only leaving him $1.00?!
May 20, 2024
Forgetting Your Keys? Why Minor Memory Lapses Could Be a Sign of a Healthy Brain
Learn how occasional forgetfulness might actually signal a well-functioning brain, ensuring you can enjoy today while being prepared for tomorrow.
May 16, 2024
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