Murphy Wealth Management

12/18/2025

Checked everything off your estate planning list? You might have missed this! An estate plan for your digital property. Here’s why.
https://www.everplans.com/articles/digital-cheat-sheet-how-to-create-a-digital-estate-plan

12/11/2025

What good is your will if no one will ever find it? Here’s some advice on keeping important documents safe and accessible.
https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/where-should-i-keep-my-last-will

12/04/2025

Single? Saying 'I do' to an estate plan is still essential! Otherwise the state will control your assets when you die. Here’s what you need.

How to deal with the unique challenges you face

11/27/2025

Surely, the last thing you want your family to inherit from you is a fight over your assets. Here are strategies you can use to avoid sibling disputes.

Sibling arguments over a parent's estate can be lengthy, stressful, and expensive, but there are steps parents can take to resolve the conflict.

11/20/2025

Thinking about dividing your estate unequally between your heirs? See how this perceived favoritism can cause hard feelings.

The answer depends on what you’ve given your kids in the past, what their needs are now, and, unfortunately, how contentious they are.

11/13/2025

Are you a family with special needs? Estate planning is even more critical for you. Here are some helpful strategies you should consider.
https://www.fidelity.com/viewpoints/wealth-management/estate-planning-for-special-needs #:~:text=One%20of%20the%20most%20common,created%20during%20the%20benefactor%27s%20lifetime.

11/06/2025

Having an estate plan is half the battle of preparation. The other half is finding a gentle way to discuss it with your family. Here’s how.
https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/inheritance-etiquette-how-to-talk-about-estate-planning-with-your-family

10/30/2025

The DIY craze is in full effect. But DIY wills? Is that really a thing? Yes! But there are risks attached. Here are a few to keep in mind.

Need a will but have no lawyer? Get started with our comprehensive guide on making a will without a lawyer.

10/23/2025

Unfinished or outdated estate plans can present risk to you and your heirs. Avoid these common mistakes while preparing yours.

A complete, up-to-date plan will spare your loved ones pain and expense

10/16/2025

Deciding what will happen to your 'things' when you die sounds gloomy but is very important. Here’s an intro to starting an estate plan.

An estate plan lays out who gets your assets when you pass away and how you want people to handle your things if you can’t do so yourself.

10/09/2025

Confused over whether or not to buy Long-Term Care insurance? There’s no simple answer. Here’s some detailed information to help you decide.

Chances are you’ll need some help taking care of yourself later in life. The big question is: How will you pay for it? Enter: long-term care insurance.

10/02/2025

Think life insurance is only to help your loved ones later? Think again! See how it can help you have a more comprehensive retirement plan.

Like all life insurance shoppers, seniors need good life insurance with affordable rates, low policy costs and reliable policy illustrations from a trusted company. Our selections of the top companies check all those boxes and have strong financial strength ratings from AM Best. To help you find the