Estate Planning

What Happens to Your Digital Life After You’re Gone?

Seth Bier · December 1, 2025 ·

A Holiday Reminder to Protect Your Online Assets (Featuring a Visit From Your “Digital Ghosts”)

Every year, the holidays give us something priceless: connection. Whether it’s gathered around a table, sharing old stories, or texting photos from one celebration to another, December reminds us what (and who) really matters. As we move through another season of capturing memories online, it’s a good time to think about digital legacy planning—what happens to all of this digital life when we’re gone?

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The Purple Onion…an ode to Tangible Personal Property

Compliments of Bier Law · May 1, 2024 ·

More than one estate has boiled down to a fight over tangible personal property. Sometimes even if it lacks monetary value, it holds tremendous emotional significance for the beneficiaries. Maybe they remember Mom wearing a string of fake pearls or the no-name watch that Dad wore with pride. Things become more heated; however, when tangible personal property has value. Passing it on to beneficiaries requires a plan both during life and after death. Read on to learn more.

Tax Planning for 2024

Compliments of Bier Law · December 29, 2023 ·

Planning is important for your income taxation during life as well as for any estate tax at death. Even though 2024 is just starting, it’s not too early to think about planning for whatever it may bring your way. Read on to learn more.

Gen X – This One’s for You (Really Every Generation Should Read This)

Compliments of Bier Law · August 1, 2023 ·

As the Baby Boomer Generation retires and eventually dies, the greatest transfer of wealth will occur and according to many sources, it will dwarf any prior wealth transfer. This transfer gives those anticipated to inherit the wealth a great opportunity to open the lines of communication with their families to plan for the shift that has already started. Read on to learn more.

The Joy in Joint Trusts

Compliments of Bier Law · May 31, 2023 ·

Joint trusts offer clients many benefits both during life and after death. Those with joint trusts need to understand the limitations inherent in the trust and the importance of seeking qualified counsel upon the death of the first spouse to ensure that the trust administration runs smoothly. A recent Michigan case highlights what happens when the surviving spouse fails to do that or simply ignores the terms of the trust altogether. Read on to learn more.

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A Holiday Reminder to Protect Your Online Assets (Featuring a Visit From Your “Digital Ghosts”)

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