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Well, there's something to be said about the door with a hundred locks... It sure is safe. You may not think asset protection is something you need to worry about, but in today's society the question is no longer whether you have any liability in life or your business dealings, but rather how much liability do you have. If you have something to protect, this might be for you- take a look....

That's the problem with young people nowadays. They just don't understand what it takes to be a responsible gun owner. Well, here's your chance to educate them. Take a look....

It has been said that you should never go into business with family. However, in certain circumstances that might just be the very best thing for you. Here are the advantages of setting up a Family Limited Partnership, and yes they go beyond just getting along......

Most people would say that leaving an inheritance to your pet is ridiculous. But, considering how many pet owners are out there, it might make more sense than you would think. Take a look, then let us know if we've changed your mind!...

Ever worry that your spouse will re-marry once you pass on and the "new wife" will end up with all of your hard earned savings or life insurance, etc. Well just ask Anna Nicole Smith, apparently you're never too old to worry about that. Here's a solution to make sure that it is a lot less likely. Take a look......

Talk about airing out your dirty laundry. When an estate goes through probate, virtually everything becomes part of the public record. If privacy is important to you, you need to read this post!...

Unfortunately in today's world it's usually not good enough to get something that just holds us over. Cheap estate planning can be just as bad as cheap diamonds- both are usually too good to be true. Here are a few things to look for in a trust plan to know if you really have a plan that will work for your family....

Luckily most people don't have to worry much about estate taxes right now, but that might change in the near future. If you do have a big enough estate to have to worry about estate taxes, they can be devestating. Read this post and you'll see how bad it can get. Just ask this storm trooper......

If you have a special needs child, you'd probably give the world for them. They need special attention and special care. But if you were suddenly gone, out of the picture, who would give that to them? It's too important a question to leave up to chance. Read this post to see what planning you can do so it's not left up to them....

One of the most common failures in trust planning is the failure to properly fund the trust. Since life and your property change all the time, your trust needs to change and adjust with it or it is simply is going to be out of date. Don't let that happen or your trust plan is going to look like an episode of I love Lucy, funny for others, but not so funny for you......

Know anyone who is not capable of managing their affairs? Proper planning can allow someone else to step in and help, but in the absence of planning, a court appointed guardianship is usually necessary. It can get ugly, and it can get messy, but mostly it can be heartbreaking. Read this post and you'll understand why planning ahead is simply a better way to go....

A little planning really does go a long way. Without a proper plan in place the average family is basically giving up at least $15,000 dollars, but it could be much more if there is any estate tax liability or if the plan is contested. Much, much more......

It's quite common for individuals to have someone help manage their affairs through a power of attorney. However, what happens when the person you've trusted with your life goes bad? Read ahead and you'll see...Bad things, very bad things happen......

We've all heard about Medicaid, but have we all heard what it takes to qualify? It's a doozy! Plan ahead and you'll be fine, if not good luck not getting crushed. Read this post and you'll see what you're up against....

When most people think of estate planning they think of making a will. What do wills actually do for an estate plan anyway? Are there any better options nowadays than a simple will?- In reality most people nowadays need more than a will based plan to properly protect their estate. Read this post and you'll see what we mean....

Why would someone need a gun trust? Well, thanks to our beloved gun control laws it can be very difficult to own and use Title II weapons. In fact without a gun trust, leaving them to friends or family could accidently commit a felony in violation of the National Firearms Act. So if you have a Title II firearm, the question is why wouldn't you want a gun trust?...

Many people who have purchased a trust package from a variety of places don't realize that for a trust to actually work it needs to be properly funded. How can you fund your trust? Read on......

Ever wonder what's so bad about probate? They always tell you planning helps you avoid probate- well, what's so bad about that? It has to do with fees, costs, delays, and publicity. Trust us... it's not very fun!...

Why do so many people settle for far less than they deserve? It's amazing how many families spend a few hundred dollars on a cut rate trust scam and end up with little more than an expensive stack of papers. When planning is done wrong it costs far more in the end than it "saved" in the beginning. Don't let that happen to you. ...

Should you use an online service or software to create your own estate planning? Is the gamble really worth it when it comes to protecting your family?...