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Catherine Hodder, Esq.

Catherine Hodder, Esq.

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Senior Legal Writer, FindLaw Legal Forms & Services

Catherine Hodder, Esq., is a former Florida estate planning and business planning attorney turned author. She enjoys working with people who would rather be doing anything else than estate planning.

She now resides in California, writing legal and financial articles published by Next Avenue, Scary Mommy, Money Fit Moms, and the Caregiving Space. Currently, Catherine uses her background in banking, business formations, and estate planning as a Senior Writer for FindLaw.

She wrote "Estate Planning for the Sandwich Generation: How to Help Your Parents and Protect Your Kids," which debuted as a #1 Amazon bestseller.

Latest Articles

  • What Happens To My LLC When I Die?

    If you have an LLC for a business venture, it is most likely because you want to protect your personal assets from your business activities. An LLC is a business entity that separates your business life from your personal life. But what happens to your LLC when you die? What…

  • What Is Probate?

    What is probate, how does it work, how much does it cost, and how can you avoid it? FindLaw answers these questions about the probate process and more.

  • The 'Lazy Girls' Guide to Estate Planning

    There are “lazy girl" trends all over the internet. “Lazy girl dinners" are easy recipes requiring minimal effort, such as avocado toast or wine and Cheeze-its. There are “lazy girl jobs," which are good-paying jobs that reject the hustle and grind lifestyle or in which you can …

  • Is It Illegal to Use a Dead Person's Social Media?

    If you have a friend or loved one pass away you may want to notify friends and family through their social media accounts. Or you may want to download their photos and keep important data. If they have a successful influencer channel, you may want to continue posting to…

  • Annual Report Filing

    Learn the requirements for filing annual reports for your corporation, limited liability company, or other business entity.

  • How Not to Get Sued as a Social Media Influencer

    There are many ways to make money as an influencer, from making sponsored posts, endorsements, affiliate marketing, or selling ads on social media platforms. And while influencer marketing is profitable, you should brush up on your business law and avoid legal issues. So before you make that next Instagram post,…

  • What Taylor Swift Can Teach You About Copyrights

    In recent news, both celebrated recording artists, Arianna Grande, and Demi Lovato, ended their relationship with manager Scooter Braun. Braun, of SB Projects, is well known in the music industry and became involved in a battle with Taylor Swift over ownership of her first six records. The controversy started when…

  • Who Gets Barbie’s Dream House? How Unmarried Couples Transfer Property

    In the Barbie movie, Ken takes over Barbie's dream house (which is adverse possession and a topic for a different article). But if Barbie wanted to leave Ken her dream house after her death, she could do it in a few ways. This article explains how to transfer real property…

  • What Taylor Swift Gets Wrong About Inheritance and Estate Planning in “Anti-Hero"

    American songwriter, Taylor Swift, is known for her catchy lyrics and sold-out concerts, but she isn't really sought after for estate planning information. In her song “Anti-Hero," she sings about disinheriting her family: I have this dream my daughter-in-law kills me for the money She thinks I left them in…

  • 7 Ways To Make Your Side-Hustle Successful (and Legal)

    Everyone has a side hustle these days. Whether it is a financial advisor with a podcast, a mechanic with a “how-to" YouTube channel, or a real estate agent who is also a blogger about the local food scene, there are many creative ways to make extra income. Side Hustle Ideas…

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