The Newsletter From Your Trusted Legal Counselor Join the Community Find out the latest news in Estate Planning and Intellectual Property from your trusted legal counselor, Francine D. Ward! Success! Email Subscribe APRIL 2023In this issue: SURVIVING HIGH INFLATION TRAFFIC TICKETS & ESTATE PLANS PROTECT YOUR LEGACY Download March 2023In this Issue: FTC’s First Ruling on Health Breach Notification How to Avoid Auto-Renewals The FTC on Non-Compete Agreements Download January 2023In this issue: A Clean Slate for the New Year Important Dates to Consider Tool Kit for Unmarried Partners Download December 2022In this Issue: Do You Have a Life Insurance Policy? 2023 Gift & Estate Tax Exclusion Amounts What is a Trust Protector? Download November 2022In this issue: Three Reasons to Avoid Probate Pros and Cons to Avoid Probate Celebrity Probate Disasters Download October 2022In this Issue: Scammers on the Rise The Risk of Romance Scams Gift Card Scams Download September 2022In this issue: Types of Small Businesses Small Business Mistakes Why You Need A Contract Lawyer Download August 2022In this Issue: Jimi Hendrix | Wills & Family Trusts Estate Planning | 3 Reasons We Run Away Estate Planning | All You Need to Know Download July 2022In this issue: Supplemental Needs Trusts Special Needs Child or Grandchild Do Domestic Partners Have Legal Rights? Download June 2022In this Issue: Don’t Get Scammed on Vacation Capital Gains 101 Should You Own Your Own Timeshare in Your Trust? Download May 2022In this issue: 5 Things to Consider about Your Online Presence Social Media in the Workplace What happens to Your Social Media when you die? Download April 2022In this Issue: Estate Planning for Multi-Generations Thoughts on Money & Questions to Consider Pop Quiz: Are You Ready for Your Future? Download March 2022In this issue: Lessons Learned from Former Presidents About Estate Planning Questions Senior Citizens Ask About Estate Planning Information You Can Use Now As We Enter the 2022 Tax Season Download February 2022In this Issue: 3 Famous Pet Cases & Lessons Learned Top 5 Mistakes Owners Make When Leaving Assets to Their Pets Good News for Copyright Owners with Small Claims Download January 2022In this issue: Don’t Make Your Personal Advisor Your BENEFICIARY! Rethink Your Goals and Priorities for the New Year Did You Know Car Accidents Can Affect Estate Planning? Download December 2021In this Issue: What You Can Learn From Athletes’ Choices FTC Hunts for Dark Patterns: Online Subscription Plans Protecting the New Athletic Superstars Download November 2021In this issue: 7 Things You Should Do When Your Loved One Dies Copyright Protected Music is just that – Protected! Properly Title Accounts Before the Death of Loved Ones Download October 2021In this Issue: Britney Spears: A Cautionary Tale About Conservatorships What if I Cannot Find My Original Estate Planning Documents? Considerations When Selecting a Mark for Federal Registration Download September 2021In this issue: Time to Revisit the Part of your Estate Plans that Impact your Kids 10 Types of Trusts – A Quick Look Internet Crime Complaint Center; 2020 Internet Crime Report Download