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Chris Cisek

For many people, planning a funeral feels like something to put off. It can seem uncomfortable — even unnecessary. But for families who have had to make dozens of decisions...

Honolulu, HI — Paige, the digital estate and legacy planning platform designed to make planning simple and accessible, has partnered with Finance Factors, Hawaii’s largest locally owned depository financial services...

Most of us assume someone will be there when we pass away — to handle our affairs, carry out our wishes, or sit in the front row at our service....

Estate planning can be tricky for anyone—but when you’re famous and worth millions, it can get downright dramatic. From ironclad clauses to missing wills, these celebrities prove that what happens...

Losing your last surviving parent is a profound emotional shift. Even if you’re surrounded by loved ones, it can leave you feeling unanchored—like the final thread to your childhood has...

Effective estate planning often involves more than just creating a will. Most people use a combination of tools—like trusts, life insurance policies, retirement accounts, and bank account beneficiary designations—to make...

After a parent dies, their home can feel frozen in time. Whether you’re moving in temporarily to manage their affairs or considering making it your own long-term, the emotional weight...

When it comes to creating a will, there are a few important roles involved: the executor, the beneficiaries, the witnesses, and—perhaps most importantly—the testator. The testator is the person who...

Understanding who steps in—and what it means for your estate “Next of kin” is a term you’ve likely heard, but when someone passes away, it takes on new significance. It...

A step-by-step guide for loved ones handling a rental after loss When someone you love passes away, the to-do list can feel overwhelming—funeral arrangements, financial paperwork, legal notifications. Amid all...