Don Marlais1 minHow to Lose Half Your HouseDon’t accidentally disinherit loved ones by not planning ahead. As people get married or re-married later in life, there is good chance...
Don Marlais2 minYou Need a Pre-paid Legal PlanPre-paid legal plans are a great deal for estate planning and more. One of the best kept secrets from an employment benefits perspective...
Don Marlais2 minTop 5 Mistakes in Estate PlanningHere are the top five most common mistakes in estate planning: Mistake #1: Not making a plan at all. If you die with no estate planning...
Don Marlais2 minTrust or Will - How to Choose?People ask me all the time about the benefits of using a Trust versus a Will for their primary estate planning document and I tell them,...
Don Marlais2 minWant the State to Decide Where Your Stuff Goes?Did you know that everyone in DC, Maryland, and Virginia already have estate plans? In fact, everyone in the US has an estate plan. Some...
Don Marlais2 minThe Bad Rap on Trust Fund KidsAccording to teen angst movies, trust fund kids are all spoiled rich kids. The reality is a bit different, at least when it comes to kids...