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When In-Laws Become Out-Laws
By Paul E. Croy, Attorney, RCO Law

Estate planning is a study in family dynamics. After years of raising kids and building values, they grow up, start careers, and often marry. If you’re lucky, your new daughter-in-law or son-in-law is a positive addition to your family. In fact, a lot of times we see clients who like their in-law kids better than their own children.

But sometimes things don’t work out and every now and then the in-laws become the out-laws. This is a delicate subject and can wreak havoc on family relationships. The possible areas of concern that we often see in relation to estate planning include:

1. Efforts—by spouses, siblings, and others within and outside of the family—to improperly influence the child you’ve named as your Executor, Trustee or attorney-in-fact under a durable power of attorney;
2. Conflicts regarding the division of personal property;
3. Throwing a monkey wrench into the family business;
4. Making it difficult to plan how your kids are to inherit your assets;
5. Concerns over protecting your grandchildren; and
6. Conflicts involving the family cottage.

So, the question is how do we address these issues? Very carefully. First, we always suggest clients be very thoughtful in choosing who will act on their behalf. When you give someone your power of attorney you give them an awful lot of authority to handle your affairs. Choose wisely and think of what influences your children may be subject to and their abilities to handle these challenging assignments.

When deciding how to divide personal property, think about the dynamics of your family. We often advise families to have only their children involved in deciding who gets what; in-laws can complicate this process. If you fear someone is going to be particularly grabby, leave specific bequests to make sure that items go where you want them to.

Family businesses have enough problems. We’ve seen multi-generation businesses and farms fall apart when in-laws couldn’t adjust to the demanding, non-9-to-5 lifestyle. It is a tough shift for anyone unfamiliar with that way of life.

When it comes to leaving an inheritance for your children or grandchildren, especially if there are concerns about in-laws or you just want to be cautious, consider using a trust. Trusts are flexible and can be tailored to fit nearly any family situation with the
help of your estate planning attorney.

Family cottages are very common in this area, and many people hope to keep them in the family for generations. But managing shared ownership is often harder than it seems. A well-drafted trust or limited liability company can help make that dream more manageable and lasting. ... See MoreSee Less

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2 days ago

NDA Students Try Out Medical Careers During Experience in Kentucky
Notre Dame Academy

This summer, Notre Dame Academy seniors Camdyn Escobar ’26, Rebekah Hazard ’26, and Anaiya Paredes ’26 traveled to Kentucky to participate in the Sisters of Notre Dame (SND) Rural Healthcare Student Experience, hosted by St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead—the largest rural hospital in Eastern Kentucky.

Camdyn, Rebekah, and Anaiya joined other students from schools sponsored by the Sisters across the United States for this one-of-a-kind, hands-on learning encounter.

During this experience, they shadowed medical professionals, accompanied providers on hospice and home healthcare visits, and completed hospital shadowing rotations in departments including surgery, labor and delivery, and pediatrics.

The students even had the opportunity to practice hands-on skills in a clinical lab, where they applied the skills they had learned in suturing and completing a pig dissection. Anaiya was very grateful to participate in this experience. “I have always known that I’d like to study nursing, but I found on this trip that hospice and home health visits are very intriguing to me,” she shares. “I could see the genuine connections that formed from spending more one-on-one time with the patients. This is something I plan to explore more in the future.”

Beyond healthcare, the students also volunteered with local organizations, giving back to the community by completing a service project. They bonded with one another over shared meals, games, attending Mass, and ended their experience with a community celebration, complete with pizza and an inflatable obstacle course.

According to NDA faculty member Mrs. Bethany White, who accompanied the students to Kentucky, the week was unforgettable. “The students not only gained valuable experience, but also built their confidence in the healthcare careers they aspire
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1 week ago

The Midlife Shift: What Every Woman Should Know About Menopause
KickSpark WholeBody Wellness, LLC

Hot flashes and missed periods aren’t the only signs of change. For many, the shift begins in their late 30s or early 40s—long before menopause—and continues into the postmenopausal years. This transition can bring surprising symptoms like anxiety, fatigue, sleep issues, brain fog, weight gain (especially around the belly), and libido changes.

What’s happening? Hormones like estrogen and progesterone start fluctuating and eventually decline, throwing the body off balance.

The GOOD NEWS: You’re not broken—you’re shifting. With the right support, this can actually become a powerful time of renewal. A holistic lifestyle, paired with targeted support like functional nutrition, movement, stress relief, and appropriate testing, helps you work with your body, not against it.

Midlife isn’t the end—it’s the beginning of your most vibrant, empowered chapter yet. Visit KickSparkMenopause.com to learn more. ... See MoreSee Less

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