posted Dec 30, 2025 | by Christine Van Onselen | Blogs, Estate Planning
A Simple Guide to Understanding Gift Tax A Simple Guide to Understanding Gift Tax Gift taxes are one of the most misunderstood areas of estate planning. Many people worry they will owe tax simply because they gave money to a family member, while others are unaware...
posted Dec 29, 2025 | by Christine Van Onselen | Blogs, Estate Planning
Three Common Estate Planning Mistakes Parents Make Three Common Estate Planning Mistakes Parents of Minor Children Make For parents, estate planning is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your children. Yet many families with young kids...
posted Dec 29, 2025 | by Christine Van Onselen | Blogs, Estate Planning
How to Avoid Probate With Your Home How to Avoid Probate With Your Home For many families, the home is one of their most significant assets. It is also one of the most common reasons an estate ends up in probate. Probate is a court process that transfers property...
posted Dec 29, 2025 | by Christine Van Onselen | Blogs, Estate Planning
How to Protect Your Pet How to Protect Your Pet in the Event of Your Death For many families, pets are true members of the household. They provide love, companionship and emotional support. Yet many people are surprised to learn how vulnerable pets can be when their...
posted Dec 23, 2025 | by Christine Van Onselen | Blogs, Estate Planning
Where Should You Keep Your Healthcare Directive? Where Should You Keep Your Healthcare Directive? A healthcare directive is one of the most important documents in an estate plan. It gives medical professionals clear direction on who can make decisions for you if you...
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