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For over 100,000 years, we have carried on the tradition of burying our dead in the ground. For a majority of that time, the burials have been green. Embalming began during the Civil War to assist in preserving the bodies of soldiers during their long return route...

While most are aware that their loved one with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia shouldn’t be allowed to drive, they may not realize that caution should also be exercised when restricting access to firearms. One of the findings in the May 2018 study published in...

More and more adult children will be tasked with sorting the belongings of their parents as the baby boomer generation both ages and downsizes. As these people cut down on their personal effects following retirement, furniture, heirlooms, china sets, and other...

The LGBTQ community celebrated a huge victory when the Supreme Court rule that same-gender couples had the right to marry in 2015. It looked like same-gender couples were finally on their way to equal legal standing with heterosexual couples with the issue of marriage...

Most parents can agree that they have all felt guilty at some point for not spending enough time with their children. A huge part of this guilt comes from our culture. American parents feel pressured to dedicate superhuman levels of energy and time in caring for their...

Many parents become experts at planning in the process of becoming new parents – planning the new nursery, scheduling birthing classes, even picking out a preschool – there is a lot to think about when it comes to welcoming your new child.  Unfortunately, one of...

Americans love their DIY, but building a back deck and drafting a legally valid estate plan are incredibly different from each other. Plus, a less than perfect porch won’t necessarily devastate the relationships of your loved ones or their financial future.  Many...

It’s often called “poor man’s estate planning” - putting your child on the title to your deed to try to avoid probate. Instead, this method often ends poorly and can even cost more for your loved ones. Keep reading to learn why and what you may be able to do about...

There are many parents that are interested in the best way to leave a home to their children. The first step would be to make sure that your children genuinely want the property. Too many parents take on unnecessary financial hardship just to keep a home their...