For nearly 30 years as a financial planner, I’ve seen one word paralyze more families than any other: probate. A recent AARP study found that the average probate process takes 18 months and can consume up to 10% of an estate’s value in fees. It’s the costly, public, and painfully slow court process that your estate can get … Continue reading Estate Planning Trusts Guide 2026: Types, Benefits & Tax Strategies