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Purchasing Life Insurance for Your Family: What You Need To Know
Life insurance is a key component of your family’s estate plan. It offers those who depend on you for their financial security a safety net in the event of your death. Whether those dependents include your spouse, children, aging parents, business associates, or all of the above, investing in life...
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Don’t Leave Your Children With The Babysitter Until You Read This
Or: Why You Need a Kids Protection Plan As we head into the third year of the pandemic, we are coming to terms with just how fragile our lives and health really are. If you haven’t gotten sick yourself, it’s almost certain you know someone who has. Many of us...
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5 Ways DIY Estate Plans Can Fail & Leave Your Family At Risk-Part 2
Last week, in part one of this series we covered the first two ways DIY estate plans can fail. Last Week, We Discussed Two Ways A DIY Estate Plan Can Go Wrong: 1. Thinking A Will Is Enough 2. Improper Execution Read Part 1 This week, we'll cover the...
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5 Ways DIY Estate Plans Can Fail & Leave Your Family At Risk- Part 1
Do a Google search for “digital wills” or “online estate planning” and you’ll find dozens of different websites offering low-cost, do-it-yourself (DIY) and sometimes even free estate planning documents. This includes wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. From LegalZoom® and Rocket Lawyer® to TrustandWill.com and FreeWill.com, these DIY...
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A Not-So-Happy Accident: How Bob Ross’s Estate Planning Failures Left His Son With Next To Nothing-Part 2
Read Part 1 As we discussed previously, Bob Ross's estate planning failures left his son with next to nothing. Here in Part 2, we’ll explain the steps you can take to ensure that your loved ones don’t suffer the same fate and are able to fully benefit from all of...
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Estate Planning For LGBTQ+ Couples- Part 2
Estate Planning Issues For LGBTQ Couples—Part 2 Whether you are married or not, if you are involved in a committed partnership with another individual, estate planning is about so much more than planning for death. It’s about planning for life and ensuring your beloved will be protected and provided for...
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Estate Planning Issues For LGBTQ+ Couples-Part 1
Estate Planning Considerations for LGBTQ+ Couples Whether you are married or in a committed partnership, estate planning is about much more than planning for death—it's about planning for life. It's the way to ensure your beloved will be protected and provided for in the event of your death or incapacity....
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A Not-So-Happy Accident-How Bob Ross’s Estate Planning Failures Left His Son With Next To Nothing-Part 1
As the host of the wildly popular The Joy of Painting TV series on PBS, Bob Ross became a pop-culture icon. Ross was as famous for his giant head of hair, soothing baritone voice, and folksy demeanor as he was for his iconic landscape paintings. Like so many other artists,...
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How Can Estate Planning Bring Blended Families Closer?
How Can My Estate Plan Help My Blended Family? Yours, mine and ours … in today’s modern family, it’s oh so common. The blended family is the product of 2nd (or more) marriages, in which one or more of the parties comes with children from a prior marriage. And then,...
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How Can I Help My Family By Planning For Incapacity?
Don't Underestimate The Importance Of Planning For Incapacity When it comes to estate planning, most people think about taking legal steps to ensure the right people inherit their stuff when they die. That thought is not wrong, but it leaves out a very important piece of planning. Specifically, a...
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Estate Planning 101: Wills vs. Trusts
Wills and trusts are two of the most commonly used estate planning documents, and they form the foundation of most estate plans. While both documents are legal vehicles designed to distribute your assets to your loved ones upon your death, the ways they work are quite different. From when they...
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Why Putting Your Family Home Into A Trust Is A Smart Move – Part 1
Why Should I Put My House Into a Trust? If you are like many homeowners, your home is your family’s most valuable and treasured asset. In light of this, you want to plan wisely to ensure your home will pass to your heirs in the most efficient and safe manner...
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Don’t Forget To Protect Your Furry Family: Estate Planning for Your Pets
Or: How Can I Protect My Pets If Something Happens to Me? It’s sad but true that many pets end up in shelters after their owner dies or becomes incapacitated. In fact, the Humane Society estimates that between 100,00 to 500,000 pets are placed in shelters each year for exactly...
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FAQs About Long-Term Care Insurance
Or: The Most Common Questions People Ask About Long-Term Care Insurance Our nation’s population is aging at a faster rate than ever before, and collectively we are living much longer than in the past. In fact, by 2034, seniors (age 65 and older) will outnumber children under age 18...
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10 Things You Should Know About Living Wills
Or: Ten Questions Worth Asking About Living Wills When it comes to estate planning, you’ve most likely heard people mention a couple of different types of wills. The most common is a “last will and testament,” which is also known simply as a “will.” You may have also heard...
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Why Should You Name A Legal Guardian For Your Kids?
You Need A Kid's Protection Plan In Your Estate Plan A comprehensive estate plan -- otherwise known as a life and/or legacy plan -- can protect what matters most to you. For many people, this means everything you own and everyone you love. This means that providing for the...
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