Every October, we embrace a little fright — haunted houses, ghost stories, and spooky costumes. But some of the scariest tales don’t come from movies or myths… they come from real-life estate planning nightmares. At Estate Planning Law Center, we’ve seen what can happen when families delay or avoid planning for the future — and the results can be downright chilling. So, gather around for a true-to-life cautionary tale — and learn how to make sure your family’s story has a much happier ending. The Scary Story: When “We’ll Get to It Soon” Became Too Late Meet the Thompsons — a close-knit family of four. They talked about creating a will “someday,” but between work, kids, and everyday life, it always slipped down the to-do list. One night, the unthinkable happened. After a sudden car accident, both parents passed away unexpectedly — and without any legal documents in place.
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