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Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
July 26, 2023

 While wills serve a popular tool in estate planning, it is vital to recognize their limitations. Relying solely on a will can lead to probate delays, limited control over asset distribution, and neglecting crucial elements like incapacity planning. By considering alternative strategies, such as revocable living trusts, powers of attorney, and beneficiary designations, you can enhance the effectiveness of your estate plan, maintain privacy, and provide your loved ones with a smoother transition and greater protection of their inheritance. Consulting...

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Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
July 17, 2023

Today is National Lottery day, and with the Powerball jackpot estimating $900 million, we hope luck is on your side! Winning the lottery is a life-changing event that brings joy, excitement, and endless possibilities. Suddenly, you find yourself with a substantial financial windfall that can transform your life and the lives of your loved ones. However, with great wealth comes great responsibility. Proper estate planning becomes paramount to ensure the long-term preservation and distribution of your newfound riches. In this...

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Asset Protection, Estate Planning
July 10, 2023

Estate planning is a critical process that ensures the smooth transfer of assets and property to your chosen beneficiaries after your passing. One vital aspect of estate planning is the proper titling of deeds. The way you hold title to your property can have significant implications for its management, transfer, and tax consequences. Before delving into the different forms of property ownership, it's essential to understand the concept of a deed. A deed is a legal document that establishes ownership of...

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Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
June 30, 2023

Creating an estate plan is a crucial step in ensuring your assets are protected and your wishes are honored after you're gone. However, simply drafting an estate plan is not a one-and-done task. Life is dynamic, and circumstances change over time, making it essential to regularly update your estate plan to reflect these changes. Life is full of changes, both expected and unexpected. Major life events such as marriage, divorce, birth of children or grandchildren, and the death of a loved...

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Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
March 31, 2023

When it comes to our children, we all plan for the future. We consider school districts when buying a house, find activities that fit their interests, sacrifice weekends to take them to practice or events, save money for college and try to instill in them different skills and values that will help in life. In all that planning, it is crucial to also include your wishes if something happens to you. Choosing someone to be guardian can be a difficult decision....

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Estate Administration, Estate Planning
February 13, 2023

Losing a loved one can be a challenging time. It can quickly become difficult or frustrating without a plan of action or an idea of where to begin. There are a few initial steps you can take after the death of a loved one to try to make this process a little less overwhelming. The first step is to do those things that are time sensitive. This would include notifying family members and close friends of your loved one’s passing. It...

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Estate Planning
January 30, 2023

National Digital Privacy Day was on January 28th, reminding us to review our digital assets and cybersecurity. As the digital age continues to advance, individuals and businesses alike are accumulating more and more digital assets.  From important documents and files to social media accounts and emails, domain names and intellectual property, as well as crypto and other virtual currencies, these assets are becoming increasingly valuable, but they can be difficult to manage and protect without a proper plan in place. Here...

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Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Powers of Attorney, Wills and Trusts
January 4, 2023

We begin the new year with an abundance of hope and possibilities. To start the year, many of us turn to the tradition of setting New Year’s Resolutions. Motivated by a fresh start, we create goals for the year ahead. However, about fifty seven percent of people either forget about or give up on their resolutions by February, and only nine percent of people fulfill their goals [1]. Let’s work together to beat these odds. Resolutions, or any other type of...

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Asset Protection, Estate Planning
December 23, 2022

Every year Insure.com publishes the “Santa Index,” where they compare the many jobs St. Nick performs to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for similar occupations and determine a salary for Santa[1]. Though they estimated his pay would be increased from last year, up to $162,555, that only represents a 2% increase, which is reduced from the 6% increase he previously received.  Some of the tasks in the comparison include:  running the workshop (where the closest matching occupation is industrial engineer)   reindeer...

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Estate Planning
November 29, 2022

It’s the holiday season! While the holidays can get rushed, sometimes we forget to take a step back and appreciate what is right in front of us. It is important to reflect during this time of year, to say ‘Thank You’ to those we are grateful for, to recognize the accomplishments we have achieved, and review what helped get us here. Many people keep track of what they are grateful for in various and creative ways. Here are some ideas to...

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