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Why Don’t More Americans Have an Estate Plan?
Most people know they should have an estate plan. The problem is that knowing and doing are very different things. A new ...
Security vs. Accessibility: Finding the Right Balance for Crypto in Estate Planning
Crypto is built to be hard to get into. That's the point. No central bank, no password reset, no customer ...
Probate Meets Crypto: Why Traditional Estate Plans Fall Short
For decades, estate planning has followed a familiar structure. Create a will or trust, identify assets, appoint fiduciaries, and allow ...
Locked Out Forever: The Access Problem No One Plans For
Once crypto is identified, the next question is simple. Can anyone access it? For many estates, the answer is no ...
The Hidden Asset Problem: When No One Knows Your Crypto Exists
Crypto assets are designed to be private. That is part of their appeal. But in estate planning, that same privacy ...
When Business and Family Collide: Fair vs. Equal in Estate Planning
For many business owners, estate planning is not just about transferring wealth. It is about preserving relationships. A family business ...
Buy-Sell Agreements: The Estate Planning Tool Most Owners Ignore
Business owners are often meticulous about growth strategies, hiring, and revenue. But when it comes to ownership transitions, many rely ...
The Silent Partner: Why Incapacity Planning Matters More Than Death
Business owners tend to plan for the big, dramatic moment. What happens if I die? Who takes over? How will ...
Succession Is Not Assumed: Planning for Who Takes Over
Every business has a leader. Someone who makes the final call, signs the checks, resolves disputes, and sets direction. For ...
What Happens to Your Business If Something Happens to You?
Why Estate Planning Is a Business Decision, Not Just a Personal One Every business has a rhythm. Decisions are made ...
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Cristian R. Arrieta, Lowthorp Richards LLP, A Professional Corporation, 300 E. Esplanade Drive Suite 850, Oxnard, CA 93036