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When someone dies, downsizes or moves, a lifetime of belongings can suddenly feel overwhelming. For Douglas Bishop, owner of ...

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It is said there are only two certainties in life — death and taxes. But unfortunately for many Lorain County residents, although they know inherently that this future is inevitable, far too few are ...

Patricia Bradford of Brandon is a local attorney with more than 20 years of experience. She helps families manage major ...

Samuel M. DiPietro of Spencer Fane discusses unique estate planning challenges of business owners of the Baby Boom generation ...

You don’t need to sell the “estate plan.” You need to meet people during the moment that makes planning relevant: the birth ...

Estate planning may not be as fun as carving pumpkins or picking out costumes, but it's one of the kindest gifts you can ...

UW College of Law Estate Planning and Probate Clinic enhances professionalism in and access to Wyoming’s legal system. Working with real clients with real problems allows law students to begin the ...