Corina Colan, Attorney and Counselor at Law

08/28/2026

What happens to debt when a loved one dies? It’s a stressful time and misinformation can cost families thousands. Our latest article explains who’s responsible for different types of debt, what creditors can and can’t do, and practical steps families should take after a death. Read the full guide: https://wix.to/EppLdqH

Key topics: estates, probate, community vs. individual debt, and how to protect yourself.

The call came four days after her husband died.A credit card company. Forty-one thousand dollars on his account. The representative told her she was responsible for the balance and asked when she could begin making payments.She was grieving, overwhelmed, and certain she had no choice. She started wr...

08/28/2026

New parents: there’s $1,000 waiting for every child born on or after Jan 1, 2025 and most families haven’t claimed it yet. Our latest post explains what a “Trump Account” is, how it works, when contributions started, and simple steps to claim and grow this seed investment for your child’s future. Read more: https://wix.to/3W8KY95

If your baby was born on or after January 1, 2025, the federal government has set aside $1,000 for your child. The account is available now. Contributions opened on July 4, 2026. And most families have not yet taken the step to claim it.The account is called a Trump Account. It was created by the On...

08/18/2026

New blog: Digital Estate Planning - Why Passwords Aren't Enough. When a loved one’s accounts are locked behind old emails, recovery phones, or biometric locks, a written list of passwords may still leave critical assets inaccessible. Learn practical steps to protect your family's digital legacy and make access easier for heirs. Read more: https://wix.to/WIZbW4G

She found the notebook in the top drawer of her mother's desk. Six pages. Every account. Every password. Username, password, recovery question. Her mother had been organized her whole life, and the notebook proved it.Then she tried to log in.The bank account asked for a six-digit code sent to her mo...

08/07/2026

Divorce changes a lot but it doesn’t automatically update your estate plan. If you’re a divorced father, intentional decisions now protect your kids, your wishes, and your legacy. Read practical steps to make sure your estate plan reflects your current life and parenting arrangements. https://wix.to/LfLkMXk

If you are a divorced father, you already know something that most married fathers don't: showing up for your kids takes more deliberate effort than it looks like from the outside.You have worked on the relationship you have with them. You know which weeks are yours and how to make them count. You h...

08/01/2026

Fathers give so much time, guidance, love. But have they truly planned for the unexpected? Our latest blog explores the tough question many dads think they’ve answered but haven’t. Read practical steps to protect your family and legacy. https://wix.to/Cp4SDDa

There are two kinds of fathers.The first kind coaches the games, makes it to the school plays, stays up late helping with the projects, and loves his family in every visible way. He thinks about what would happen if something happened to him: maybe during a long drive home, maybe after a close call,...

07/17/2026

Who would raise your kids if you couldn’t? It’s a question parents often postpone and the first 72 hours after an emergency are the most critical. Read practical guidance on naming temporary caregivers, legal steps to protect your children, and how to prepare a plan that works in real-world moments. Read the full post: https://wix.to/1pIb7oe

I work with parents on this exact question all the time, and especially this time of year, sitting right between Mother's Day and Father's Day, the love you have for your children tends to be at the forefront of your mind. But there's a question I find most parents haven't actually answered yet, eve...

07/16/2026

She thought little would change after her husband died, until her first tax return as a single filer. Our latest blog unpacks the “widow penalty,” what causes it, and steps to protect your finances during life transitions. Read more: https://wix.to/bFLGamf

She had been filing taxes the same way for thirty years. Married filing jointly. Two incomes, two Social Security checks, one tax return. When her husband died, she assumed very little about her finances would change. She still lived in the same house. She still had the same savings. Her income was....

07/03/2026

A valid Power of Attorney can still be rejected by banks when your family needs it most leaving them to go to court to access finances. Learn what steps you can take now to avoid that crisis and make your POA actually work when it’s needed. Read more: https://wix.to/jTB7rlg

Key takeaways: confirm bank acceptance, keep backups, and get expert estate planning guidance.

This happens far more than it should.You signed a Power of Attorney (POA), named someone you trust, and filed it away with your important documents. You felt the quiet relief of having that handled. But here's what most families don't discover until they're already in a crisis: a perfectly valid POA...

06/15/2026

Taipei International Rotary Convention! Awesome place and awesome people!

06/05/2026

Tax season made you face your financial life, now don’t just close the folder. Ask the one question that actually matters and turn clarity into a plan. Read more: https://wix.to/qV8eX6I

Tax season just made you look at your financial life honestly. All of it.Tax season forced it. You gathered documents, tracked down account statements, reviewed what you own and what you owe. Right now, in April, you are more financially clear-headed than you will be at almost any other moment this....