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Trusts & probate
11 MIN · MAY 4, 2026

Trust vs. Will: which one do you actually need?

Hint: most people don't need both. We'll help you figure out which one fits your life — without the lawyer up-sell.

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David Khoury
Family
6 MIN · APR 22, 2026

Naming a guardian for your kids: the conversation no one wants to have (but everyone should).

The hardest decision in your will isn't about money — it's about who would raise your kids. Here's how to approach it.

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Maya Rodríguez
Power of Attorney
7 MIN · APR 14, 2026

Power of Attorney, explained without the jargon.

Financial POA, medical POA, durable, springing — let's untangle the terms in plain English.

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James Okonkwo
Bilingual
9 MIN · APR 2, 2026

Why we built every step in Spanish from day one.

43 million people speak Spanish at home in the US. Legal tech ignored them. Here's our story — and the lessons we learned.

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Daniela Reyes
Wills
5 MIN · MAR 24, 2026

Including your pets in your will — yes, really.

You can leave specific instructions for who cares for your pets and how. Here's how to do it right (and what to avoid).

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Patricia Lin
Trusts & probate
10 MIN · MAR 12, 2026

How a Living Trust helps you skip probate court.

Probate is slow, public, and expensive. A Trust can help your family skip it entirely. Here's the trade-off.

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David Khoury
Power of Attorney
6 MIN · FEB 28, 2026

Medical POA vs. Healthcare Directive: what's the difference?

Both let you plan ahead for medical decisions. But they do very different things. We'll break it down.

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James Okonkwo
Family
8 MIN · FEB 16, 2026

Wills for blended families: keeping things fair (and clear).

Step-kids, ex-spouses, second marriages — modern families are complicated. Your will doesn't have to be.

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Maya Rodríguez
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