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September 2018

Vlog: What is a Revocable Trust?

What is a revocable trust and who should consider using one? This brief video features estate planning attorney Karen Schlotthauer as she discusses revocable... Read more

September 2018

Vlog: About FMJ’s Trusts & Estates Group

What does our Trusts & Estates attorneys do? This brief video features estate planning attorneys David Ness and Karen Schlotthauer as they talk about... Read more

September 2018

Vlog: Top Three Estate Planning Myths

In Karen Schlotthauer‘s view, there are three big estate planning myths. Click below to learn what those are and why they are myths. If you... Read more

August 2018

Vlog: Communicating Your Estate Plan to Family

Communicating with family regarding your estate plan is very important so there aren’t any surprises down the road. However, this can be a very... Read more

August 2018

Vlog: Karen Schlotthauer Discusses Rewarding Estate Planning Situations

Karen Schlotthauer has great clients! Click below to learn more about how she helped support a client during a difficult time – from both... Read more

August 2018

Vlog: How Can I Use My IRA for Charitable Purposes?

IRAs and other tax-deferred accounts are great assets to leave to charity. But, how can you ensure these assets will go to the charity... Read more

August 2018

Vlog: Do You Need a Lawyer If You’ve Been Named a Trustee?

Do you need to hire a lawyer if you’re the trustee? Click the video to learn more Trusts & Estates attorney, Karen Schlotthauer. Read more

July 2018

Vlog: What Sets FMJ’s Trusts & Estates Group Apart?

We’ve been answering your questions for a few weeks now, you should probably know more about our Trusts & Estates attorneys! Click below to... Read more

July 2018

Vlog: Planning for Pets

How can I ensure my pet will be well cared for after my death? There are differents ways to plan for pets. Click the... Read more

July 2018

Vlog: Life Insurance & Estate Planning – How Do They Fit?

Life insurance & estate planning: how can they work together? Click the video to learn more from the head of our Trusts & Estates... Read more

July 2018

Vlog: When Do You Recommend Prenuptial Agreements?

Another estate planning tool: prenuptial agreements. Click the video to learn more from Karen Schlotthauer, Senior Counsel in our Trusts & Estates group. Read more

July 2018

Vlog: Passing On The Family Cabin

The family cabin can present some very unique issues during your estate planning process. Click the video to learn more from the head of our... Read more

June 2018

Vlog: DIY Estate Plans – Do They Work?

David Ness discusses what can go wrong with DIY online estate plans. Click the video to learn more! Read more

June 2018

Vlog: What Is Probate? Should It Be Avoided?

Karen Schlotthauer, one of FMJ’s Trusts & Estates attorney, explains the probate process and when you may want to avoid it. Click the video... Read more

June 2018

Vlog: What Are The Challenges Facing Business Owners When Passing On The Family Business?

Head of the Trusts & Estates practice group, David Ness, discusses the challenges family business owners face when passing on the family business to... Read more