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Settling an estate can feel like a big responsibility for anyone who hasn’t done it before. Sometimes you need to go through probate, sometimes you need trust settlement. And sometimes, you need both!  If you’re not sure where to start, here’s a quick run-down for what happens in both trust settlement and probate administration. Probate…

The internet is a treasure trove of resources and tools that fit exactly what we’re looking for. Just the other day, I was trying to put together a chair, and I found a YouTube video that showed me step-by-step how to assemble the exact same one I had in front of me. A task that…

While sitting across the dining room table from my dad, it struck me how frail he looked. Equally startling was I wasn't sure when it had happened. Had I been that preoccupied? Sure, my life was busy, but had I been that distracted? I felt overwhelming guilt.

In the week of my Dad’s passing, I called 11 credit card companies to inform them of his passing. Each call took about 30 minutes – from wading through the automated system to multiple transfers to the appropriate department. It was awful. My Dad told me the debt would just go away once he passes.…

Having a peace of mind when it comes to your aging parents is something that might be hard to accomplish, but we’re here to help . If you notice any of these warning signs from aging family members , give us a call. A proactive conversation about paying for care could save hours and dollars…