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Estate Planning Strategies

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How to Transfer Bitcoin When You Die

May 1, 20261 min

The Worst Alternative to a Power of Attorney

Apr 30, 20261 min

Put Mortgaged Home in a Revocable Living Trust?

Apr 29, 20261 min

Downside of a Revocable Living Trust

Apr 28, 20261 min

Banks Are Not Estate Planning Attorneys

Apr 27, 20261 min

A $200k Estate Planning Tax Mistake

Apr 26, 20261 min

Revocable Trust Maintenance Schedule

Apr 25, 20261 min

The ONE Estate Planning Doc You Must Have

Apr 24, 20261 min

How Estate Planning Can Take Care of Mooching Siblings

Apr 23, 20261 min

How a Brain Tumor Drained This Parent's Bank Account

Apr 22, 20261 min

When You Should Start Worrying About WA Estate Taxes

When You Should Start Worrying About WA Estate Taxes 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Apr 10, 20261 min

The Hidden Secret to Keeping Your Land in the Family Forever

The Hidden Secret to Keeping Your Land in the Family Forever 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Apr 9, 20261 min

Wills Do Not Avoid Probate

Wills Do Not Avoid Probate 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Apr 8, 20260 min

Two Kids Don't Need Two Trusts

Two Kids Don't Need Two Trusts 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Apr 7, 20260 min

How to Fix One Spouse on the Deed

How to Fix One Spouse on the Deed 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Apr 6, 20261 min

Estate Planning With Property in 2 Countries

Estate Planning With Property in 2 Countries 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Apr 5, 20261 min

Car Titles and Revocable Trusts

Car Titles and Revocable Trusts 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Apr 4, 20261 min

529 Plans and Revocable Trusts

529 Plans and Revocable Trusts 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Apr 3, 20261 min

I moved to another state - do I need to update my estate plan?

I moved to another state - do I need to update my estate plan? 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Mar 15, 20261 min

My Will is different than my beneficiary - who wins?

My Will is different than my beneficiary - who wins? 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Mar 14, 20261 min

How to Dissolve a Revocable Trust.

How to Dissolve a Revocable Trust. 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Mar 13, 20261 min

What do people mean when they say estate plan?

What do people mean when they say estate plan? 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Mar 12, 20261 min

Distribution schedule when there's no Will.

Distribution schedule when there's no Will. 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Mar 11, 20261 min

Can someone sell your home without your permission?

Can someone sell your home without your permission? 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Mar 10, 20261 min

Does a Will help you avoid probate?

Does a Will help you avoid probate? 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Mar 9, 20261 min

Why 67% of People are Making this Massive Mistake

Why 67% of People are Making this Massive Mistake 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Mar 5, 20261 min

The WA Estate Tax Trap for Out-of-State Property

The WA Estate Tax Trap for Out-of-State Property 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Mar 5, 20261 min

Married in WA State? Your House Might Still Go to Probate

Married in WA State? Your House Might Still Go to Probate 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Mar 3, 20261 min

Power Of Attorney When You Don't Have Any Options

Power Of Attorney When You Don't Have Any Options 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Mar 2, 20261 min

Is The WA Estate Tax Going Back Down?

Is The WA Estate Tax Going Back Down? 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Mar 1, 20261 min

Inheritances are divorce proof unless you do this.

Inheritances are divorce proof unless you do this. 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Feb 28, 20261 min

What to do if people don't like your estate planning choices.

What to do if people don't like your estate planning choices. 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Feb 27, 20261 min

Use a Trust even if giving it all to charity.

Use a Trust even if giving it all to charity. 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Feb 26, 20261 min

How to purchase real estate with a Trust.

How to purchase real estate with a Trust. 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Feb 25, 20261 min

Estate planning and travelling out of the country

Estate planning and travelling out of the country 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Feb 24, 20261 min

Estate planning and Love is Blind.

Estate planning and Love is Blind. 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Feb 19, 20261 min

Do not put your Will inside your safety deposit box!

Do not put your Will inside your safety deposit box! 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Feb 18, 20261 min

Guns and Death - Here's What to Do.

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Feb 17, 20261 min

Student Loans and Death - Who's Responsible?

Student Loans and Death - Who's Responsible? 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Feb 17, 20261 min

Friendly Reminder that Testamentary Trusts are Trash.

Friendly Reminder that Testamentary Trusts are Trash. 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Feb 10, 20261 min

Do Spouses Need Medical Powers of Attorney?

Do Spouses Need Medical Powers of Attorney? 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Feb 8, 20261 min

Mortgages and Inherited Real Estate

Mortgages and Inherited Real Estate 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Feb 7, 20261 min

Are Trusts Just for Rich People?

Are Trusts Just for Rich People (question mark) 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Feb 6, 20261 min

Contract Law Spendthrift Trusts - Everything You Need to Know (reaction)

Contract Law Spendthrift Trusts - Everything You Need to Know (reaction) 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Feb 5, 20261 min

Do Handwritten Wills Work?

Do Handwritten Wills Work? 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Feb 4, 20261 min

Do Not Give Your House to Your Kids While Alive!

Do Not Give Your House to Your Kids While Alive! 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Feb 3, 20261 min

What Happens if You Die Without a Will?

What Happens if You Die Without a Will? 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Feb 2, 20261 min

Married? Significant other? Don't forget this!

Married? Significant other? Don't forget this! 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Jan 30, 20261 min

What to do if you're uncertain about your estate planning.

What to do if you're uncertain about your estate planning. 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Jan 29, 20261 min

Where (and Where Not) to Store Your Estate Plan

Where (and where not) to store your estate plan 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Jan 28, 20261 min