October 2025 Margaret’s Notes As a mother of 3 children with ages ranging from 15 to 23. I must plan for a minor child still at home and two young adults in varying stages of independence. Legally, my two eldest children are adults. This means I cannot help them at the bank anymore or make...Read More
The Surprising Truth: Naming Godparents Is Not the Same as Naming Legal Guardians As a parent, your most important responsibility is ensuring your children are safe, loved, and protected—no matter what the future holds. You plan their education, health care, and experiences with care and intention. Often, part of this planning includes choosing godparents—people you...Read More
Retirement Accounts, Remarriage, and the Surprising Truth About Who Inherits What If you’re remarried and juggling a beautifully complex family—kids from different chapters of life, a new spouse, maybe even grandkids in the mix—then you already know planning isn’t optional. It’s a necessity. You plan the holiday calendar like a military operation. You strategize vacations...Read More
Setting Up Your Life Insurance the Right Way Life insurance is one of the most straightforward and powerful tools for protecting your loved ones. But here’s the thing: if it is not set up properly, it might not work the way you intended—and could even cause more harm than good. The reality is, simply having...Read More
September 2025 Margaret’s Notes I am just returning from our family trip to Central Pennsylvania where we celebrated my grandmother, Mary Ruth Tritch’s 100th birthday. She wasn’t sure how she would do, but she was a trooper with a community gathering in her Church’s fellowship hall on Sunday and then a family gathering on Labor...Read More
Labor Day Reflections – Securing Your Life’s Work Labor Day marks more than just the unofficial end of summer. Sure, it’s a great excuse to fire up the grill, relax by the lake, or take that one last long weekend trip before fall. But it’s also a meaningful reminder of something deeper: the incredible value...Read More
Help Protect Yourself and Loved Ones Against Online Scams In today’s fast-moving digital world, the threat of online scams and cyber-attacks is more real than ever. While we often hear about hackers targeting big companies, individuals—and yes, even lawyers—can be prime targets, especially when sensitive personal or legal information is involved. But here’s the good...Read More
Understanding Estate Planning Costs in Arizona Estate planning in Arizona can vary widely depending on the complexity of your situation, the documents you need, your location, and whether the fee is flat or hourly. While every situation is unique, the ranges below reflect current Arizona pricing as of mid‑2025. 1. Basic Estate Planning: Wills and...Read More
August 2025 Margaret’s NotesI thought I would share a bit of good news that I received and in hopes that it might be encouragement to others to pursue interests and goals from their formative years.As a girl and young woman, I told all my family that I was going to be a prosecutor and a...Read More
What to Expect from a Probate Attorney in 2025 Hiring a probate attorney to navigate the legalities of probate after losing a loved one can help reduce stress and confusion. We understand that dealing with estate management may be the last thing on your mind during this time, but our firm is here to assist...Read More
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