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Why Ultra-Wealthy Families Need Cross-Border Estate Planning

Why Ultra-Wealthy Families Need Cross-Border Estate Planning

POSTED ON: November 13, 2025 BY: The Werner Law Firm
Assets, heirs and homes in multiple countries require a plan that respects more than one legal system.
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Newlyweds: Remember Estate Planning and Thank You Notes

Newlyweds: Remember Estate Planning and Thank You Notes

POSTED ON: November 11, 2025 BY: The Werner Law Firm
Getting married changes a couple's life in more ways than one, so it's a good idea to discuss financial and legal issues like pre-/postnuptial agreements, estate plans and life insurance.
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Estate Planning What You Need to Know Right Now

Estate Planning: What You Need to Know Right Now

POSTED ON: November 7, 2025 BY: The Werner Law Firm
Estate planning is evolving rapidly, and staying informed about the latest trends is essential for protecting your assets and ensuring your wishes are carried out.
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Keep These Asset Types Out of a Living Trust to Avoid Probate

Keep These Asset Types Out of a Living Trust to Avoid Probate

POSTED ON: November 6, 2025 BY: The Werner Law Firm
Living trusts are powerful estate planning tools, but not every asset belongs in one. Knowing which property to exclude prevents complications and protects your legacy.
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Letting the Children Figure It Out Is Not an Estate Plan

Letting the Children Figure It Out Is Not an Estate Plan

POSTED ON: November 5, 2025 BY: The Werner Law Firm
A retired farmer has one child working on the farm, while a second child lives far away. The man thinks he doesn’t need a will because his situation is straightforward, and the children will work things out since they’re smart and respectful. This approach is asking for trouble on many different levels. The article, “If you’re relying on your kids to ‘just figure it out’ after you’re gone, here’s your wake-up call,” appearing in Tri State Alert, explains just how many problems this mindset can create. Even before addressing the distribution of assets, the family may face a long-term care…
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How Does Estate Planning Support Solo Aging?

How Does Estate Planning Support Solo Aging?

POSTED ON: October 31, 2025 BY: The Werner Law Firm
Elder orphans are older adults who live without family support. They lack a spouse, partner or nearby children to assist them.
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Who Inherits the Home if There are No Heirs?

Who Inherits the Home if There are No Heirs?

POSTED ON: October 30, 2025 BY: The Werner Law Firm
Before we pass on, it’s important to make plans to decide where our home will go—otherwise, those plans will be made for us.
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When Promises Don’t Match the Plan Estate Disputes Between Siblings

When Promises Don’t Match the Plan: Estate Disputes Between Siblings

POSTED ON: October 28, 2025 BY: The Werner Law Firm
Verbal promises about inheritances often fail when the written estate plan says otherwise. This disconnect fuels sibling disputes that can fracture families and deplete estates.
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Why Young Adults Need to Know About Their Parents’ Estate Planning

Why Young Adults Need to Know About Their Parents’ Estate Planning

POSTED ON: October 24, 2025 BY: The Werner Law Firm
My husband and I decided to tell our daughters something this year that a lot of parents keep a secret from their kids. My parents certainly never revealed the same sort of details to me when I was growing up.
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Estate Planning for Single Parents and the Unmarried

Estate Planning for Single Parents and the Unmarried

POSTED ON: October 23, 2025 BY: The Werner Law Firm
Single parents and unmarried individuals face unique estate planning challenge.t However, the right preparation can protect children, partners and assets.
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