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As the year comes to a close, many people take time to reflect on what the past twelve months have brought. Life rarely changes in one dramatic moment. More often, it shifts quietly through new relationships, growing families, changing finances, or altered priorities. One important document that often fails to keep pace with these changes is a Will. A Will should reflect your life as it is today, not how it looked years ago. An end-of-year review is a practical opportunity to

The final weeks of the year have a way of revealing things we have been putting off.Some tasks can roll into the new year without causing any problems. Estate Planning is not one of them. When something goes wrong in this area, the impact does not fall on you. It falls on the people you care about. Most Estate mistakes stay invisible until they collide with real life. By the time a family discovers the issue, the opportunity to fix it has usually passed.As 2025 draws to a cl

Preparing for the future isn’t just about finances, it’s about clarity, comfort, and protecting the people you care about most. At LCS Legal , we regularly meet families who wish their loved ones had planned ahead. A missing Will, unclear instructions, or no Lasting Power of Attorney can turn a straightforward situation into months of confusion and stress. The good news? A well-structured Estate Plan removes uncertainty and gives you complete peace of mind as you move into t

As the year draws to a close, many people think about finances, plans and goals for the months ahead. It’s also an ideal moment to look at the personal and legal arrangements already in place. Life rarely stays still for long; families grow, relationships change, financial positions shift and your planning should reflect where you are today. Taking a moment to review these details now can prevent confusion later and ensure that everything still aligns with your current priori

A practical year-end checklist to protect your estate, your wishes, and your loved ones As the end of the year approaches, most of us focus on new goals, financial planning, and fresh starts. But there’s one area that often gets overlooked: your estate and legacy plans. Ensuring your estate affairs are in order is one of the most meaningful steps you can take to protect your loved ones and give yourself peace of mind heading into 2026. Planning ahead now helps ensure your wis

Grieving a loved one is hard enough. Waiting months or even years for probate shouldn’t be part of it. At LCS Legal, we often speak to families overwhelmed not only by loss, but by the sheer complexity and delays involved in dealing with someone’s estate. While some probate cases are straightforward, others become a drawn-out process due to avoidable mistakes, missing information, or legal complications. So, what slows probate down and more importantly, what can you do to mak