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Don’t Avoid a Conversation about Growing Older
The talk may be difficult but may turn out to be necessary. When someone dies or becomes disabled, the people who support and love that person are often in the…
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Is a Guardianship or Conservatorship needed? Take a Look at All the Options
Some of the options are less intrusive than a guardianship or a conservatorship. Sometimes guardianships and conservatorships are necessary when some members of a family believe a loved one is…
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Why Reviewing Your Estate Plan in January Makes Good Sense
Put away the estate plan when it is completed. However, take a good look at it frequently. There are many reasons why an estate plan needs changing, because your life…
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Put Not Your Trust in Money, but Put Your Money in Trust”- Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.
Everyone needs an estate plan, and when you understand what a trust does, your plan should probably include one, at least conditionally. According to The New York Times in “Life…
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Just Starting Out with Family? Better Consider an Estate Plan
When is the right time to put together an estate plan? Right before you die is the correct, but not realistic, answer. Estate planning is especially important for families with young…
Your Estate Plan Should Include the Right Documents
There are some important documents that should always be in your estate plan to protect your family. However, some people still leave them out, according to Consumer Reports in “8…