Many people assume that naming a beneficiary on a bank account, retirement account, or life insurance policy is all they need to make sure their assets go to the right people.

One of the questions I'm asked most often is, "I don't have much. Do I really need an estate plan?"

A few years ago, I answered the phone and heard something I never expected.

For families caring for a loved one with special needs, planning for the future often means balancing two important goals: providing financial support while preserving access to essential government benefits.

Today’s estate planning conversations increasingly focus on a different reality: people are living longer than ever before.

Gifting can be a powerful estate planning tool, but the rules around taxes, exemptions, and Medicaid eligibility are often misunderstood.

Could Adding a Child to Your Bank Account Accidentally Disrupt Your Estate Plan?

When creating a trust, one of the most important decisions you will make is who will serve as your trustee.

While recent updates may bring a sense of relief, they do not remove the need for planning. In many ways, they create an opportunity to plan with more clarity and intention.

If your estate plan was created online or has not been reviewed in years, now is the time to take a closer look.

Planning your estate is one of the most meaningful ways to protect your family’s future. But without thoughtful structure and clear direction, even the best intentions can lead to confusion, conflict, and costly legal disputes.

For older adults and their families, economic uncertainty is not just an abstract concern. It can directly affect retirement savings, long term care planning, and overall peace of mind.

When creating a trust, many parents naturally choose an adult child to serve as trustee. It feels like the obvious choice. Who understands the family better? Who cares more about protecting everything you have worked for? At The Lansky Law Firm , we help Memphis families think carefully about this decision. While naming an adult child can work well in certain situations, it is important to recognize that being a loving family member and serving as a fiduciary are two very dif

For many Memphis families, the home represents far more than real estate. It reflects years of hard work, memories, and stability. In today’s market, it is often the largest asset within an estate. At The Lansky Law Firm , we frequently meet families whose wealth is heavily concentrated in their home. While that may look strong on paper, it can create practical challenges if liquidity and long term planning are not addressed in advance. Real estate may be valuable, but it is

When people think about estate planning, they often focus on financial assets like homes, savings, investments, and inheritances. At The Lansky Law Firm , we encourage clients to think a little differently. One of your most valuable assets is not financial at all. It is your mind. Cognitive health is central to independence, dignity, and quality of life as we age. While legal documents cannot prevent dementia or cognitive decline, they can determine whether you remain in con

If you have more than one child, you may find yourself asking whether your will or trust should divide everything equally. At The Lansky Law Firm, this is one of the most common and emotionally charged questions families bring to us.

At The Lansky Law Firm, we understand how overwhelming it can feel to take on the responsibility of probating an estate especially while grieving the loss of a loved one. Probate has always required careful attention, but in recent years the process has become significantly more complicated.

At The Lansky Law Firm, we work with families every day who share a growing and understandable concern: How do we ensure the inheritance we leave behind truly benefits our children and isn’t lost to the financial and personal risks that are more common today than ever before?

For many families, the “family home” is far more than a structure. It is memory-soaked real estate: pencil marks on the doorframe, backyard wiffle ball games, holiday gatherings, and the familiar squeak on the stairs that no one ever fixed.

The holiday season has a way of sneaking up on us. One minute you are finishing the leftover Halloween candy, and the next you are booking flights, mapping out road trips, thawing turkeys, and debating over real or fake trees.