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One Death, One Courtroom, One Child – and a Lesson Every Parent Needs to Hear

A recent custody case reveals a dangerous gap most parents never think about. Learn why naming a guardian in a will may not be enough to protect your child in an emergency.

Here’s What Can Happen to Blended Families When a Spouse Dies

In blended families, leaving everything to your spouse can lead to unintended consequences. Learn how poor planning can disinherit your children—and how to prevent it.

Why So Much Money Ends Up as Unclaimed Property and What That Means for You

Every year, billions of dollars quietly sit with state governments, unclaimed and forgotten. Learn how proper estate planning keeps what you own from getting lost. Read more…

Here’s What Can Happen to Blended Families When a Spouse Dies

If you are in a blended family, you may believe the simplest estate plan is the fairest one: "I'll leave everything to my spouse. They'll...

Why So Much Money Ends Up as Unclaimed Property and What That Means for You

Every year, billions of dollars in unclaimed property sit with state governments—forgotten accounts, uncashed checks, and other assets...

Here’s What Happens to Your Retirement Accounts After You Die

Retirement accounts like 401(k)s and IRAs often represent the single largest category of wealth for American families. According to recent...

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Estate Planning Attorney

I have practiced law for over 16 years, first working at a medium-sized firm in San Francisco handling civil litigation, and then moving into estate planning, small business and contract law since 2010. I value people, the planet, and prosperity that does not adversely affect the former.

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One Death, One Courtroom, One Child – and a Lesson Every Parent Needs to Hear

A recent custody case reveals a dangerous gap most parents never think about. Learn why naming a guardian in a will may not be enough to protect your child in an emergency.

Here’s What Can Happen to Blended Families When a Spouse Dies

In blended families, leaving everything to your spouse can lead to unintended consequences. Learn how poor planning can disinherit your children—and how to prevent it.

Why So Much Money Ends Up as Unclaimed Property and What That Means for You

Every year, billions of dollars quietly sit with state governments, unclaimed and forgotten. Learn how proper estate planning keeps what you own from getting lost. Read more…

Here’s What Can Happen to Blended Families When a Spouse Dies

If you are in a blended family, you may believe the simplest estate plan is the fairest one: "I'll leave everything to my spouse. They'll...

Why So Much Money Ends Up as Unclaimed Property and What That Means for You

Every year, billions of dollars in unclaimed property sit with state governments—forgotten accounts, uncashed checks, and other assets...

Here’s What Happens to Your Retirement Accounts After You Die

Retirement accounts like 401(k)s and IRAs often represent the single largest category of wealth for American families. According to recent...

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Hi, I'm Ruby

Estate Planning Attorney

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Probate

One Death, One Courtroom, One Child – and a Lesson Every Parent Needs to Hear

Here’s What Can Happen to Blended Families When a Spouse Dies

Why So Much Money Ends Up as Unclaimed Property and What That Means for You

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Here’s What Can Happen to Blended Families When a Spouse Dies

Why So Much Money Ends Up as Unclaimed Property and What That Means for You

Here’s What Happens to Your Retirement Accounts After You Die

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One Death, One Courtroom, One Child – and a Lesson Every Parent Needs to Hear

Here’s What Can Happen to Blended Families When a Spouse Dies

Why So Much Money Ends Up as Unclaimed Property and What That Means for You

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Here’s What Can Happen to Blended Families When a Spouse Dies

Why So Much Money Ends Up as Unclaimed Property and What That Means for You

Here’s What Happens to Your Retirement Accounts After You Die

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