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Wills vs. Trusts

Wills and trusts are two of the most commonly used estate planning documents, and they form the foundation of most estate plans. While...

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6 Items You Should NOT Put In Your Will

A will is one of the most basic estate planning tools. While relying solely on a will is rarely a suitable option for most people, just...

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4 Reasons a Trust is Better Than a Will

Both wills and trusts are estate planning documents that can be used to pass your wealth and property to your loved ones upon your death....

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Protect Your Family from the Dark Side of Wealth with a Lifetime Asset Protection Trust

When you create your estate plan, the idea that one of your adult children would ever use their inheritance to bankroll a cult is...

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The Real Cost To Your Family: Relying On A Will Alone

This is the second in an ongoing series of articles discussing the true costs and consequences of failed estate planning. The series...

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Common Sources of Estate Plan Fights--Part 2

No matter how well you think you know your family, you can never predict how they’ll behave when you die or if you become incapacitated....

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Blended Family? Learn from Tom Petty's Mistakes: A Bitter Battle over His Estate

This week Tom Petty’s daughters escalated the battle over their late father’s estate by filing a lawsuit against Petty’s second wife that...

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The Main Differences Between Wills and Trusts

When discussing estate planning, a will is what most people think of first. Indeed, wills have been the most popular method for passing...

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6 Instances When a Trust is Superior to a Will in Hawaii

A will is one of the most basic estate planning documents in Honolulu or in Hawaii in general, and everyone should have one to make sure...

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A Will-Based Plan vs. a Trust-Based Plan? What's the Difference?

In this article, I will explain the difference between a Will-based plan and a Trust-based plan so you can make an educated decision for...

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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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