Four Corners Legacy Law

04/28/2026

😳 Did you know your spouse has zero legal obligation to share your assets with your children from a prior marriage?

Once they inherit, those assets belong to them completely. They can update their estate plan, spend the money, or leave it all to their own kids - and there's nothing your children can do about it.

This week's blog breaks down exactly what happens and what you can do now to prevent it from happening to your family. 👉 https://4cornerslegacylaw.com/how-estate-plans-can-fail-blended-families-and-how-to-fix-them/

04/27/2026

💔 "I'll leave everything to my spouse, and they'll take care of my kids." In blended families, that plan can backfire badly.

Once your spouse inherits your assets outright, there are no legal strings attached. They can change their plan, remarry, or leave everything to their own children - and yours would have no legal recourse.

This week's blog breaks down exactly how this happens and what you can do now to protect everyone you love. ➡️ https://4cornerslegacylaw.com/how-estate-plans-can-fail-blended-families-and-how-to-fix-them/

04/26/2026

At Four Corners Legacy Law, we are all about transparency. Flat fees, no hidden charges, and we tell you how much upfront. That $99 will you got online? Probably won’t work. The $1000 estate plan you got from your real estate attorney? That probably won’t work either. Why? Because lawyers make more money going to probate and fixing bad estate plans, then they do preparing good ones in the first place.

Want to learn more? Give our office a call, or, come to one of our free estate planning events! No commitment. Just education. 

04/26/2026

Our Smart Planning After 55 event this Wednesday at 3 PM is officially at capacity.

✔️ Signed up? Check your email and confirm your spot, we don’t want you to miss it!
⏳ Didn’t register in time? Call or email our office to join the waitlist.

Please note: due to venue limits, we can’t accept walk-ins.

Thank you for the amazing response, we can’t wait to see you there 💛

04/26/2026

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04/25/2026

04/25/2026

Because planning isn’t just about people. It’s about every life you care for.

Stay tuned!

04/25/2026

We’re happy to help another client with peace of mind! Thank you for your kind review!

04/24/2026

That's money your family worked for. And it doesn't have to happen.

The right kind of trust can pass on an inheritance while preserving tax benefits and protecting your loved ones from creditors, divorce, and poor financial decisions. This week's blog explains how. 👉
https://4cornerslegacylaw.com/the-10-year-rule-what-the-secure-act-means-for-your-family/

04/23/2026

Meet the real stars of our office 🐾

Jack and Molly aren’t just part of Morgen’s life—they’re part of ours too.

Jack brings the energy, the daily joy, the little moments that make a place feel alive.
And Molly… she represents something deeper—the responsibility, the care, and the love that lasts a lifetime.

They remind us every day why planning matters. Because they’re not “just pets.”
They’re family. And family deserves to be protected, always.

Have you included your pets in your estate plan?
If not, we’d love to help you get started.

👉 Let’s talk.

04/23/2026

You inherit $500,000 from your parents' retirement account. You're already earning a good salary. Now the IRS says you have 10 years to withdraw it all - on top of your regular income.

What looked like a generous inheritance just became a massive tax bill.

This is preventable. Smart estate planning now can save your family hundreds of thousands later.
Let's talk - 15 minutes, no commitment. 👉 https://4cornerslegacylaw.com/schedule-a-consultation/

04/22/2026

Here's what I tell every client who walks in thinking their retirement accounts are "taken care of":
The beneficiary form you filled out years ago could override your entire estate plan. It doesn't matter what your will says, what your trust says, or what you told your family. That one form controls everything.

And if you're passing a retirement account to your heirs, you need more than just standard estate planning documents. You need a plan that accounts for timing, taxes, and creating the biggest benefit for the people you love.

The good news? This is fixable once you know it's a problem. 15 minutes is all it takes to find out where you stand. 👉 https://4cornerslegacylaw.com/schedule-a-consultation/