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3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Using AI for Your Estate Plan

Have you jumped on the AI bandwagon yet? If so, you’ve probably used it to make your life easier. AI can be incredibly helpful,...

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5 Ways DIY Estate Plans Can Fail—Part 1

Do a Google search for “digital wills” or “online estate planning,” and you’ll find dozens of different websites offering low-cost,...

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"Tiger King" Gives Lessons in Estate Planning — Part 3

Anyone who has seen the hit Netflix documentary Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness can attest that it’s one of the most outlandish...

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"Tiger King" Gives Lessons in Estate Planning — Part 2

Anyone who has seen the hit Netflix documentary Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness can attest that it’s one of the most outlandish...

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"Tiger King" Gives Lessons in Estate Planning — Part 1

Anyone who has seen the hit Netflix documentary Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness can attest that it’s one of the most outlandish...

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Online Wills: Is Something Better than Nothing?

With all of the media about “digital wills” and “online estate planning,” it could be tempting to think you can do your estate planning...

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Buyer Beware: DIY Estate Planning—Part 1

Do a Google search for “online estate planning documents,” and you’ll find dozens of different websites. From Legal Zoom® to Rocket...

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When Something is NOT Better Than Nothing—Part 2

You might think you can save time and money by using do-it-yourself estate planning documents you find online. You’re probably anxious to...

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When Something is NOT Better Than Nothing—Part 1

Go online, and you’ll find tons of websites offering do-it-yourself estate planning documents. Such forms are typically quite...

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Ready to Write Your Will? Consider This Before You Go It Alone

A last will and testament is the most commonly thought of document when it comes to an estate plan. But, really, it’s a very small part...

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An Illustration of the Pitfalls of DIY Wills

Do-it-yourself wills are becoming more prevalent as legal services can now be accessed easily online. For better or for worse, more and...

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Why You Should Never Have Your Estate Planning Done Online for Cheap

Of the handful of major life events that require your serious consideration, few are as emotionally charged as how to leave your assets...

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Why DIY Estate Planning is a Terrible Idea

We live in a nation of do-it-yourselfers and this is the case even here in Honolulu. Just go to your local Home Depot on any given day,...

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6 Major Mistakes Hawaiʻi Families Make

Before you choose an estate planning attorney, understand the common missteps that can quietly affect families — and how to approach planning with clarity and confidence.

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