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3 Essential Questions To Ask Before Creating Your Will Online
If you are looking to create your last will and testament, or will, online, you’ll find dozens of websites that let you prepare a variety...
Lauren Kaplan
Sep 10, 20235 min read


Your Rights As The Parent Of A Young Adult — What You Need To Know When A Medical Crisis Hits
As a parent, you are quite accustomed to managing your children's legal and medical affairs, as circumstances require. If your child...
Lauren Kaplan
Sep 5, 20233 min read


4 Common Mistakes Made On Life Insurance Beneficiary Designations
Investing in life insurance is a foundational part of estate planning, and when done right it’s a primary way to say “I love you” to your...
Lauren Kaplan
Aug 28, 20234 min read


Can You Rely on Legal Insurance for Your Estate Plan?
As the need for affordable legal services becomes even more important in today’s world, it's common to opt for group legal insurance...
Lauren Kaplan
Aug 21, 20236 min read


10 Life Events That Signal It’s Time to Review Your Estate Plan - Part 2
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...
Lauren Kaplan
Jul 31, 20234 min read


10 Life Events That Signal It’s Time to Review Your Estate Plan - Part 1
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....
Lauren Kaplan
Jul 24, 20234 min read


Trusts & Taxes: What You Need to Know
People often come to us curious — or confused — about the role trusts play in saving on taxes. Given how frequently this issue comes up,...
Lauren Kaplan
Jul 10, 20235 min read


Create a Stronger Blended Family Through Estate Planning
Blended families were once considered “non-traditional” families, but today, blended families are becoming just as common as non-blended...
Lauren Kaplan
Jun 19, 20235 min read


The Importance of Customized Estate Planning for LGBTQ+ Relationships - Part 2
Last week we started the discussion of why it’s so important for LGBTQ+ families to invest in custom estate planning. While major strides...
Lauren Kaplan
Jun 12, 20233 min read


The Importance of Customized Estate Planning for LGBTQ+ Relationships - Part 1
June is a time of celebration and reflection for the LGBTQ+ community as Pride Month shines a spotlight on the progress made in the fight...
Lauren Kaplan
Jun 5, 20234 min read


Protect Your Assets From The Anti-Hero: Safeguard Your Legacy Through Estate Planning
"I have this dream my daughter-in-law kills me for the money. She thinks I left them in the will. The family gathers 'round and reads it...
Lauren Kaplan
May 30, 20233 min read


Keep the Government and Lawsuit Happy Opportunists Away From Your Children’s Inheritance
If you have a current estate plan, I'll bet you plan to leave your assets to your children outright and unprotected by age 35, or maybe a...
Lauren Kaplan
May 15, 20234 min read


What Your Last Will & Testament Will (And Will Not) Do — Part 2
Last week, in part one, we looked at the different things having a will in place allows you to do. Here, in part two, we detail all of...
Lauren Kaplan
Apr 12, 20235 min read


What Your Last Will & Testament Will (And Will Not) Do—Part 1
If you have already prepared your will, congratulations—too few Americans have taken this key first step in the estate planning process....
Lauren Kaplan
Apr 6, 20234 min read


Estate Planning Before You Travel: Why It's Critically Important
Vacations can be the perfect opportunity to relax, disconnect from work and responsibilities, and enjoy your spouse, partner, kids’ or...
Lauren Kaplan
Mar 30, 20233 min read


Estate Planning Checkup: Is Your Estate Plan Up-To-Date?
At Kaplan Estate Law LLC, one of our primary goals is to educate you on the vital importance of not only preparing an estate plan, but...
Lauren Kaplan
Mar 22, 20234 min read


Trusts & Taxes: What You Need to Know
People often come to us curious — or confused — about the role trusts play in saving on taxes. Given how frequently this issue comes up,...
Lauren Kaplan
Feb 18, 20236 min read
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