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The Executor Errors You Can’t Undo: Costly Mistakes That Become Your Financial Problem

Some executor mistakes you can fix with amended filings or apologies. Others are permanent. Paying beneficiaries before creditors, missing tax deadlines, selling assets without authorization, destroying property before inventory, and self-dealing create personal liability that lasts years beyond estate closure.
Estate Planning for Families with Special Needs: The Complete Protection Guide

Special needs estate planning protects your child’s government benefits while ensuring quality care after you’re gone. A single planning mistake can cost your child their housing, healthcare, and decades of support. Here’s everything you must know to plan correctly.
9 Critical Documents Military Members Need Before Deployment (That Your Command Won’t Mention)

Your command checks the boxes for Page 2 and SGLI, but that’s just the beginning. These nine critical documents ensure your family is truly protected if you deploy and don’t come home. From separate POA documents to digital asset access and legacy letters, this guide covers what military protocols don’t.
12 Legacy Journal Prompts Your Family Will Treasure (That You Probably Haven’t Considered)

Move beyond “where were you born” to legacy journal prompts that capture who you really are. These twelve unconventional questions preserve wisdom, vulnerability, and transformation in ways your family will treasure for generations.
Digital Legacy Planning: Protecting Your Online Life After Death

Modern lives exist as much online as offline, yet most estate plans fail to address digital assets like email accounts, social media profiles, financial accounts, photos, and cryptocurrency. Digital legacy planning ensures your online accounts and electronic information are managed according to your wishes, preventing families from being locked out of important accounts and irreplaceable…
I Wish I’d Recorded My Mom’s Voice – What 47% of Americans Regret After It’s Too Late

Mark Cuban cried on Shark Tank when he heard about a platform that preserves family voices – because he wished he’d recorded his own parents before they died. He’s not alone. 47% of Americans regret not recording conversations with loved ones, and 80% of family stories are lost within just three generations. Learn why we…
From Loss to Legacy: Why I Built Memorial Merits

After losing my father while serving at sea, I discovered how overwhelming grief and end-of-life decisions can be. Memorial Merits was born to give families clarity, comfort, and trusted resources when they need them most.
The One Thing Every Parent Fears Most (And How to Fix It Before It’s Too Late)

What would happen to your most precious memories if you weren’t here tomorrow? A sobering truth: within just two generations, most family stories disappear forever. While we plan our finances and update our wills, we leave our most precious asset—our memories and wisdom—completely unprotected. Discover how one journal is changing families forever and why thousands…
10 Life-Changing Questions That Will Transform How You Document Your Life Story (And Why Your Family Will Thank You Forever)

Have you ever sat down to write about your life and stared at a blank page, completely overwhelmed by where to begin? You’re not alone. Over 73% of adults wish they had documented more of their family’s stories, yet most never start because they don’t know the right questions to ask. The truth is, your…
The 12 Most Important Questions Every Parent Should Answer (Before It’s Too Late)

Your children don’t need another photo of what you had for dinner—they need to know what kept you up at night. Discover the 12 most important questions every parent should answer to create a lasting emotional legacy. These aren’t just conversation starters; they’re legacy builders that reveal who you are beyond your daily roles and…
Why Every Family Needs a Legacy Journal Before It’s Too Late

Life moves fast, and we rarely pause to capture the moments that truly matter. Discover why every family needs a legacy journal before it’s too late, and how ‘Should Tomorrow Never Come: Legacy Edition’ helps preserve your most important stories, values, and love for future generations. Don’t wait for someday—your legacy starts today.
Why Trust & Will Is Changing the Future of Estate Planning

Trust & Will makes estate planning simple, fast, and affordable—no lawyer needed. Start today from home and protect what matters most.
Create a Legally Binding Will Online in Minutes With FastWill

Creating a will is one of the most loving things you can do for your family. FastWill makes it simple, affordable, and secure. Learn how to protect your legacy today.
Why I Created the Legacy Journal I Wish My Family Had

There’s a moment that changes you.It usually comes quietly — in a hospital room, during a late-night phone call, or when you’re holding onto someone’s belongings with more […]
Managing Grief During Holiday Seasons: Strategies for Coping and Finding Support

This article explores effective strategies to manage grief during these emotionally charged times, offering support and guidance to navigate through the festivities with a heavy heart.

Do Executors Need a Probate Lawyer? When Going Without a Probate Attorney Becomes Dangerous
Not every estate needs an attorney, but most do. Simple estates under $500,000 with clear wills and straightforward assets might be safe for DIY administration. But estate tax requirements, business interests, real estate in multiple states, will contests, or creditor disputes require professional help.
The Executor Errors You Can’t Undo: Costly Mistakes That Become Your Financial Problem
Some executor mistakes you can fix with amended filings or apologies. Others are permanent. Paying beneficiaries before creditors, missing tax deadlines, selling assets without authorization, destroying property before inventory, and self-dealing create personal liability that lasts years beyond estate closure.
Digital Executor Duties Nobody Prepared You For: Crypto, Cloud Accounts & Social Media Access Laws
Traditional executor guides focus on bank accounts and real estate, ignoring the digital assets that now comprise significant portions of estates. Cryptocurrency wallets, cloud storage with irreplaceable family photos, social media accounts, NFTs, and password-protected online businesses create executor duties nobody teaches you about. Without proper legal authority and technical knowledge, executors lose access to assets worth thousands or destroy digital legacies families can never recover.

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Tag: legacy journal

The Executor Errors You Can’t Undo: Costly Mistakes That Become Your Financial Problem

Estate Planning for Families with Special Needs: The Complete Protection Guide

9 Critical Documents Military Members Need Before Deployment (That Your Command Won’t Mention)

12 Legacy Journal Prompts Your Family Will Treasure (That You Probably Haven’t Considered)

I Wish I’d Recorded My Mom’s Voice – What 47% of Americans Regret After It’s Too Late

From Loss to Legacy: Why I Built Memorial Merits

The One Thing Every Parent Fears Most (And How to Fix It Before It’s Too Late)

10 Life-Changing Questions That Will Transform How You Document Your Life Story (And Why Your Family Will Thank You Forever)

Why Every Family Needs a Legacy Journal Before It’s Too Late

Why Trust & Will Is Changing the Future of Estate Planning

Create a Legally Binding Will Online in Minutes With FastWill

Why I Created the Legacy Journal I Wish My Family Had

Managing Grief During Holiday Seasons: Strategies for Coping and Finding Support

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