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Think You Have a Simple Estate? Read This Before You Ask AI to Write Your Will

July 3, 2026 Andrea Jakob Comments Off on Think You Have a Simple Estate? Read This Before You Ask AI to Write Your Will

S ummer has a way of making us think about the things we have been putting off. For teachers, it may be the first real breathing room after a long (more…)

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When “Stuff” Becomes an Estate Planning Problem

June 3, 2026 Andrea Jakob Comments Off on When “Stuff” Becomes an Estate Planning Problem

George Carlin once joked that a house is just a place to keep your stuff while you go out and get more stuff. Funny—and maybe a little too true. But (more…)

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The Conversation No One Wants to Have Until It’s Too Late

May 1, 2026 Andrea Jakob Comments Off on The Conversation No One Wants to Have Until It’s Too Late

Most people don’t think about estate planning until something forces the issue. My dear friend and colleague, Scott, is an estate planning attorney. He helps families prepare for incapacity and (more…)

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The “No-Drama” Parent Conversation 3 Questions to Ask ASAP

April 1, 2026 Andrea Jakob Comments Off on The “No-Drama” Parent Conversation 3 Questions to Ask ASAP

If you’re an adult child with aging parents, you’ve probably had this thought at least once: “If something happened… would I even know what to do?” Not in a spooky, (more…)

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Surprise! Second Marriages Change Estate Planning More Than You Think

March 1, 2026 Andrea Jakob Comments Off on Surprise! Second Marriages Change Estate Planning More Than You Think

This one surprises people all the time, so let me start here: in Florida, it’s very hard to completely cut your spouse out of your estate plan. I often hear (more…)

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Chocolate helps—But if You’re Unmarried, the Real Love is in the Planning

February 1, 2026 Our City Media Comments Off on Chocolate helps—But if You’re Unmarried, the Real Love is in the Planning

Valentine’s Day always sneaks up on me—suddenly it’s flowers, dinner plans, and chocolate everywhere. And while I’m all for romance (and candy), here’s my very unglamorous (but loving) reminder: if (more…)

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Estate Planning For the new Year

January 1, 2026 Andrea Jakob Comments Off on Estate Planning For the new Year

As we step into 2026, many people will once again say, “This is the year I finally get my Will done.” Then life happens—and that plan slides right back onto (more…)

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Fair Isn’t Always Fifty-Fifty Finding the Right Balance for Your Family 

December 1, 2025 Andrea Jakob Comments Off on Fair Isn’t Always Fifty-Fifty Finding the Right Balance for Your Family 

Most parents want to be fair when dividing their estate among their children. It feels natural to think that “fair” means “equal,” right? But when it comes to estate planning, (more…)

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The Digital Afterlife: What Happens to Your Online Life When You’re Gone?

September 1, 2025 Andrea Jakob Comments Off on The Digital Afterlife: What Happens to Your Online Life When You’re Gone?

We plan for our homes, savings, even who gets the good china. But have you thought about what happens to your online life when you’re gone? These days, we live (more…)

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Supportive Child or Subtle Schemer? Spotting the Line Between Help and Harm

August 7, 2025 Andrea Jakob Comments Off on Supportive Child or Subtle Schemer? Spotting the Line Between Help and Harm

As our parents get older, many of us step into new roles: part chauffeur, part medication manager, part tech support (“Mom, that’s not how FaceTime works…”). For many families, one (more…)

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