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06/17/2026

In baseball, when a fly ball goes to center field, the center fielder calls everyone off.

The left fielder backs away.
The right fielder backs away.

Everyone knows who's responsible.

At the highest level, the ball gets caught.

Now think about how many projects at work look like this:

"Who's following up with the client?"

"I thought you were."

"No, I thought Sarah was."

That's how balls get dropped.

Healthy organizations don't create accountability through pressure.

They create accountability through clarity.

Everyone knows whose ball it is.

And everyone else supports the play.

⚾ Where do you see this show up most often in organizations?

06/16/2026

⏰ An hour later... and the team is still discussing the same issue.

We've all been there.

The conversation keeps going. The same points are repeated. Everyone is waiting for someone to make a decision.

✅ We've heard the perspectives.
✅ The issue has been fully discussed.
✅ It's time to make a decision.
✅ Let's land the plane.

Great leadership isn't about squeezing every last word out of a discussion. It's about creating clarity, making decisions, and moving the team forward.

The longer a team circles an issue, the less productive the conversation becomes.

Discuss. Decide. Move forward.

✈️ Land the plane.

What most people don’t see is that sometimes the legal fight isn’t over when the personal injury case settles.Sometimes ...
06/15/2026

What most people don’t see is that sometimes the legal fight isn’t over when the personal injury case settles.

Sometimes new questions emerge. Who is entitled to the proceeds? How should they be distributed? What happens when probate issues intersect with a personal injury case?

These are difficult situations that often arise during an already emotional time for families.

Probate litigation is about helping people navigate unexpected legal issues that surface after a major life event.

We are grateful to have played an important role in helping address these issues in this matter.

Behind the headlines is The Probate Pro.

06/15/2026

Think a godparent automatically gets custody of your child if something happens to you? Think again.

One of the most common estate planning myths is that naming someone as a godparent gives them legal rights to custody, guardianship, or inheritance. In reality, a godparent designation is typically a personal or religious role, not a legal one.

If you want someone to care for your children, it's important to nominate them in your estate planning documents. Likewise, if you want a godparent or godchild to inherit from your estate, you need to specifically include them in your plan.

Estate planning isn't just about money, it's about protecting your family and making sure your wishes are clear.

📞 Questions about guardianship, wills, trusts, or protecting your children? Contact The Probate Pro today.

💬 Were you surprised to learn this? Let us know in the comments.

06/15/2026

Last night, I was at a dinner party when a friend walked up to me and said:

"I watched your video about unclaimed property. I followed the process and I'm getting $1,300 back."

Those are the kinds of conversations that remind me why sharing practical information matters.

Many people have unclaimed property from old bank accounts, utility deposits, insurance refunds, uncashed checks, and other forgotten assets. It only takes a few minutes to see if your name appears in your state's database.

💰 You might be surprised by what you find.

👇 Have you ever checked for unclaimed property? Let me know in the comments.

06/14/2026

A loved one passes away.

Someone says, "You'll need to go through probate."

Now what?

For many families, probate is a completely unfamiliar process filled with legal terms, court procedures, and uncertainty.

Darren Findling of The Probate Pro explain what probate actually is, who is involved, what happens when someone dies with or without a will, which assets go through probate, and how the entire process works from beginning to end.

If you've ever wondered:

• What is probate?
• Do I need probate if there's a will?
• What is a personal representative?
• What are Letters of Authority?
• Which assets avoid probate?

This video answers those questions and more—in plain English.

The best time to understand probate is before you're forced to deal with it.

Watch now.

📞 (833) PROBATE
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06/12/2026

✈️ Traveling overseas? Don't just pack your passport.

Most travelers never think about what would happen if they experienced a medical emergency while abroad. Consider keeping copies of your healthcare directive and powers of attorney accessible to your loved ones.

Every country has different rules regarding these documents, but having them available could make a difficult situation easier to navigate during an emergency.

A little preparation today can save a lot of confusion tomorrow.

Have you ever traveled internationally with emergency planning documents?

06/05/2026

I Think I Won?!

06/05/2026

Who dies first could determine who gets EVERYTHING.

Consider this:

A husband has two children.
A wife has one child.

Neither spouse creates a will.

If the husband dies first, the wife usually inherits everything. When she later passes away, her child could receive the entire estate.

If the wife dies first, the exact opposite could happen.

Same family.
Same assets.
Completely different inheritance.

Most families would never intentionally create this result. Yet it happens every day when people die without an estate plan.

Don't assume the law will do what you would have wanted.

A simple estate plan can help protect your loved ones and avoid unintended consequences.

Have you or someone you know ever experienced family conflict after a loved one passed away?

📞 Call 833-PROBATE
🌐 Visit TheProbatePro.com

06/02/2026

Most people don't realize that some of the things families commonly do after a loved one passes away can actually be illegal.

🚫 Using a deceased person's debit or credit card

🚫 Taking jewelry because "Mom wanted me to have it"

🚫 Hiding a will that doesn't benefit you

🚫 Selling a house before receiving legal authority

🚫 Assuming a will avoids probate

These mistakes can lead to family disputes, court problems, and unnecessary legal headaches.

Have you ever heard someone give bad advice about what happens after a person dies? Let us know in the comments.

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