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Aspen Estate Planning, LLC

Thoughtful estate planning for modern relationships and complex life situations. Helping you protect what matters most with clarity and confidence.

10/21/2026

Wondering what working with an estate planning attorney actually looks like? Here’s how it works at Aspen Estate Planning:

1. A free 30-minute initial consult call. We ask a few questions and recommend a plan for your family.
2. A planning meeting by video, at our Mandeville office, or at your home or another place that works for you.
3. We prepare your documents and meet you for signing wherever is most convenient.

We explain everything in plain English along the way. Book your free initial consult call: https://aspenestateplanning.com

10/19/2026

It’s National Estate Planning Awareness Week, so here’s a question: do you own property in more than one state? A camp on the Mississippi Coast, a condo in Florida, or land in another state that’s been in your family for generations?

Without proper planning, your family may need to go through a separate court process in each state where you own real estate. That can mean extra time, expense, and paperwork. A trust can often keep that from happening.

We help families design trust plans that can help make things easier on their loved ones when they’re gone. Book a free 30-minute call: https://aspenestateplanning.com

One more note: Rebecca is licensed in both Louisiana and Mississippi, so if you’ve got a camp on the Coast or other Mississippi property, she can help on both sides of the state line.

10/11/2026

Happy National Coming Out Day.

Whether you came out years ago, are coming out today, or are still deciding when and how, your story is yours to tell, on your own timeline. We’re proud to stand with the LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, and families in our community.

And whenever you’re ready to start planning for the people you love, we’re here to help.

10/05/2026

Married, no will? Your spouse may not inherit your half of the house.

It surprises a lot of people, but in Louisiana a spouse doesn’t automatically inherit everything.

If you have children, they generally inherit your half of everything you and your spouse built during the marriage, plus anything that’s yours alone. Your spouse keeps their own half and can usually use the children’s share until they pass away or remarry.

No children? Property you owned before the marriage or inherited generally goes to your living parents or siblings, not your spouse.

Don’t leave it to Louisiana’s default rules. A will lets you decide who inherits what, and we can help you put one in place. Book a free 30-minute call with Aspen Estate Planning: aspenestateplanning.com

10/01/2026

What does “family” mean to you?

For some, it’s the spouse they’ve been married to for decades and the children and grandchildren they dearly love. For many others, family looks a little different. It’s the spouse and stepchildren who came later and built a new, loving family. It’s partners who never married but have walked side by side for decades. It’s chosen family. It’s a family that doesn’t fit neatly into any box but matters every bit as much.

We’re Rebecca and Nick, the attorneys behind Aspen Estate Planning, and every one of these families gets the same care from us, because we believe every plan should reflect your family as it really is, not a template built on someone else’s family. Book a free 30-minute call: aspenestateplanning.com

09/28/2026

Today is National Family Day — a holiday built around one simple habit: sit down and eat dinner with the people you love.

We like the idea because so many of our best conversations about planning happen the same way: around a kitchen table, not across a desk. A parent deciding who should raise the kids if something happened. A couple figuring out how to provide for a blended family. A grown child finally asking a parent what their wishes actually are.

None of those conversations need a law office to start. They just need a table and the people who matter most.

Free 30-minute consultation when you're ready to put those wishes in writing — link in our first comment.

09/25/2026

Today is 9/25, a fitting day to honor Dolly Parton.

Dolly Parton passed away last month at 80. Beyond the music, she built something that continues to reach children every day. Her Imagination Library has gifted more than 330 million free books to kids around the world.

It can be one of the best reminders of what a legacy may be. Not only what we leave behind, but who it continues to help.

Thank you, Dolly.

09/24/2026

About fifteen years ago, I was in a serious car accident. My injuries were serious enough that recovery took real time — and I'm thankful today to have come through it.

I share this as a reminder that accidents don't wait until you feel "old enough" to need a plan. And a real plan isn't only about what happens if you're gone. It's also about what happens if you're still here but can't make decisions for yourself, even for a while.

That's where powers of attorney (in Louisiana, called mandates) come in. They let you choose, in writing and ahead of time, who can handle your finances and medical decisions if you can't.

That's the real argument for planning early: not because something bad is likely, but because you can't control when life catches you off guard.

Free 30-minute consultation — link in our first comment.

09/16/2026

Who can forget Cinderella's wicked stepmother?

Stepmothers and stepfathers aren't necessarily wicked, of course. But the story is a reminder that not all families are the same, which brings me to National Stepfamily Day.

Nick and I both come from blended families, and our experiences with death in a blended family were very different. His mom and stepdad had a plan designed for their blended family, so when his stepdad passed away, his mom had a roadmap to follow. My dad updated his Will after he remarried, but he didn't account for our family's dynamics or get specific about his wishes. My family ended up in court instead. That's why I founded Aspen Estate Planning, to help other families try to prevent the conflict.

No one can promise a family won't fight after someone is gone, but careful planning may reduce the risk.

Our webinar last night touched on this topic. If you missed it, keep an eye out for our next one.

To all the stepfamilies out there, Happy National Stepfamily Day!

Free 30-minute consultation — link in our first comment.

09/15/2026

Tonight's the night! 🕑 Our free live webinar, Blended Families & Estate Planning, starts at 6:30 PM CT. We'll cover how Louisiana's default laws may treat blended families, where a Will may leave gaps a trust can fill, and we're leaving plenty of time for your questions.

Still time to register — link in the comments. Hope to see you there tonight!

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Mandeville, LA
70471

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http://www.aspenestateplanning.com/

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