Blog - Seven Generations Law, APC

Special Needs Planning

Parents of children with special needs face a unique set of circumstances, wanting to ensure that their loved ones are provided for and protected when they are no longer able or around to care for them. Through thoughtful guardian nominations ...

Asset Protection Planning

Passing down our hard-earned assets to loved ones is a source of great pride and joy for many of us. From family homes to extensive real estate portfolios, and from brokerage accounts to businesses, we want to ensure that our heirs reap the benefits ...

Pet Protection Planning

If you’re like us and consider pets to be family members, then you know how important it is to make sure that, no matter what happens, they are in a loving home with sufficient funds to cover quality food, grooming, and veterinary care (which ...

Personal Legacy Preservation

Bank accounts and house? Or personal values and family histories? If forced to choose which to pass down, most people would choose the latter. Yet most estate plans ignore these priceless personal legacies altogether.Not us. As part of every plan, ...

Child Protection Planning

As parents, our hope is that we’ll always be there for our children –loving them, raising them, and watching them mature into happy, fulfilled adults.Whether there’s a short-term emergency or a long-term tragedy, we help you ensure ...

Life and Legacy Planning

When you plan with us, you don’t just walk away with a set of legal documents. You get so much more.In addition to attentive guidance and support, we elevate the process so that you feel empowered, focused on what truly matters, and with peace ...

7 Must-Dos When Naming Legal Guardians

Welcome! If you have minor children at home, then you're in the right place. As a mom and lawyer, I know how important it is to make sure that, no matter what happens, our kids will always be protected and cared for by those we love and choose. ...

May 14, 2025 6pm: Free Live Webinar

Why Estate Planning is Key to Protecting Your Family Join Us for this informative live webinar and learn how and why estate planning can make a HUGE difference when it comes to protecting the people you love and preserving the assets you've ...

4 Common Estate Planning Myths … Busted!

October 21-27 was National Estate Planning Awareness Week, which means it's time to dispel some of the most common myths preventing people from taking important steps to protect themselves and their loved ones.Contrary to what you might think, ...

A Power of Attorney May Not Be What You Think

If you've ever considered planning for your future or helped someone plan for theirs, you've probably heard the term "power of attorney." But do you really know what it is? The terms “power” and “attorney” carry weight but ...

Common Estate Planning Questions Part 1 of 2 - On How to Handle Your Assets

When it comes to estate planning, we get many questions about many topics. One of the most common questions concerns account ownership and asset management. Understanding how accounts are titled and who has access to them isn't just about ...

Common Estate Planning Questions Part 2 of 2

When it comes to planning for your family's future, the options can feel overwhelming. Should you get a will? Create a trust? What happens if you do nothing at all? These aren't just academic questions - your choices today will impact your loved ...

Planning a Trip? Protect Your Children with a Kids Protection Plan

As spring break approaches, with summer soon to come, you're likely focused on planning the perfect getaway with (or maybe without) your children - booking flights, reserving hotels, and mapping out exciting activities. But there's one crucial ...

Til Death Do Us Part? Why Unmarried Couples Must Have An Estate Plan

Love takes many forms, and for many of us, "forever" doesn't always include a marriage license. While a deeply personal choice, being unmarried adds layers of legal and financial complexity that can't be ignored, especially when it comes to ...

Why Reviewing Your Trust Regularly Isn’t Optional - It’s Essential

You've taken the important step of creating an estate plan, and it includes a trust—congratulations! This shows you care deeply about keeping your family out of court and conflict, ensuring your wishes are known and honored, and you ...

Gene Hackman’s Estate: A Wake-Up Call

The recent passing of legendary actor Gene Hackman has revealed a complicated estate situation that serves as a powerful warning for everyone - married couples especially - regardless of your net worth.Whether you have significant assets or just ...

The $700 Million Mistake: Why an Asset Inventory Is an Essential Part of Your Estate Plan

Imagine accidentally throwing away $700 million. While it sounds like the plot of a movie, this nightmare scenario has become a reality for James Howells, a computer engineer from Wales, who has now spent more than a decade fighting to recover a ...