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Updating Your Estate Plan For Divorce: 5 Changes To Make
Even if the process is amicable, divorce can be one of life’s most stressful events. With so many major changes taking place, it’s easy to forget to update your estate plan—or simply put it off until it’s too late. After all, dealing with yet another lawyer is probably the last thing you want to do.…
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How DIY Wills and Trusts Offer a False Sense of Security
Do-it-yourself Wills and Trusts are all over the internet, with promises of saving you money and protecting your loved ones after you’re gone. But don’t be fooled! They’re often way more trouble than they’re worth. Read more.
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How To Protect Your Legacy In a Blended Family
We all know that families these days come in many different shapes and sizes. Gone are the days when a “family” was defined as a mother, father, and two children. Blended families are increasingly common, and for them, Life and Legacy Planning is critical. A “blended family” comes into being when a single parent remarries.…
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Understanding the Intersection of Love and Law
Love is wonderful—joyful moments, shared dreams for the future, and yes, some legal considerations too. For married couples, the law has default provisions in place for what happens to your assets if one of you dies, but those default plans may not align with your personal preferences or the life you’ve built with your partner.…
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3 Estate Planning Documents Your Parents Need
As your parents gracefully navigate their golden years, ensuring their peace of mind (and yours!) becomes a priority. One of the very best things you can do for your own future, and that of your entire future lineage – your children, grandchildren, and beyond – is to take great care of the people you were…
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13 Ways to Show Your Finances Some Love This Year – Part 2
Last week we explored seven ways to show your finances and your family some love with smart, tax-advantaged financial tips for the new year: If you missed it, check out Part 1. This week, we are continuing the financial love with 6 more tips you can use to benefit your family this month and the…
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13 Ways to Show Your Finances Some Love This Year – Part 1
While thoughtful financial planning doesn’t sound as fun as a fancy night out or a night in with Netflix, making smart planning decisions with your assets is one of the best gifts you can give – and a gift that keeps giving over time. This week, we explore seven tax planning tips that not only…
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Your Kids Might Not Automatically Be Cared For Unless You Do This
As parents, we’re hardwired to prioritize our children’s well-being above all else. We work tirelessly to provide for them, nurture them, and ensure they have every opportunity to thrive. Yet, amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s easy to overlook a crucial aspect of their future: what happens to them if we’re no…
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4 Essential Strategies For Protecting Your Family’s Assets
You might think that only the super wealthy need to worry about asset protection planning. The truth is, those without millions may be at even greater risk. For instance, if you are a multi-millionaire, a $50,000 judgment against you might not be that big of a deal. But for a family with a modest income,…
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3 Reasons Why Adding Your Partner to Your Will is an Act of Love
Love is undoubtedly the most profound and cherished thread that weaves us all together, and there are many different ways to express our love to the people who mean the most to us. Often when we think of showing our love, we think of bouquets of flowers, surprise gifts, and meaningful notes. But an often…
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Important Planning Conversations to Have With Your Parents
If you’ve given any thought about estate planning, you probably associate it with preparing for death. But there are critical reasons for and significant benefits to planning while you’re still alive and well. Planning for your assets and your death is something that should start right now through honest, open conversations with your family. It…
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3 Best Practices For Setting Up Your Life Insurance Policy
A comprehensive Life & Legacy Plan is about creating a strategy that lets you enjoy your life to the fullest while protecting your loved ones’ future when you can no longer be there. It might seem like life insurance is an easy way to help secure your loved ones’ future – and it is –…
