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Whatever Happened to “The Reading of the Will?”
Many movies and television shows have a scene where a family gathers around a big table after a relative has died to listen to the reading of the will. While this makes for a dramatic scene, one that may have been more common when literacy rates were lower, it doesn’t usually happen this way in the modern world.
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Why You Should Reevaluate Your Estate Plan Now
Unfortunately, this global health crisis can affect all aspects of your life. You should make sure you have these essential documents in place to protect yourself and your family
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Protect Your Loved One in a Nursing Home During the Pandemic
If you have a loved one in a nursing home, read how to ensure your loved one remains healthy.
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Protecting Yourself Today amid Covid-19 scams and scares!
Computer Virus Scams and Fake Cures – How to protect yourself during this epidemic.
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How to Plan for Quarantine or extended illness
Now is the time to make sure you are protected if you are quarantined or if you get sick! You will rest easier if your basic estate planning is done. But everyone should have these three basic documents, regardless of their wealth or health.
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Bank Pays Price for Failing to Honor a Power of Attorney
A durable power of attorney (POA) allows the person creating the POA, called the “principal,” to name a trusted agent who can act on his behalf in almost any situation. But because of the risk of abuse, many banks will scrutinize a POA carefully before allowing the agent to act…
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Understanding the Differences Between a Revocable Trust and an Irrevocable Trust
Trusts can be useful tools to pass assets to the next generation, protect your assets, save on estate taxes, or set aside money for a family member with special needs. The question I hear most often regarding trusts is “What is the difference between a Revocable Living Trust and an…
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3 Common Medicare Questions
1: When should you enroll in Part B? The magic age is 65! Even if you haven’t retired yet, you need to sign up during a seven-month initial enrollment period, which begins three months before you turn 65 and concludes three months after your birthday month. An exception allowing the…
Read More When Inheriting Property, Consider Your Options
Inheriting property from your parents is either a blessing or a burden — or a little bit of both. Figuring out what to do with the property can be overwhelming, so it is good to carefully think through all of your choices. There are three main options when you inherit…
Read More Five Estate Planning Myths
There are lots of misconceptions about estate planning, and any one of them can result in costly mistakes. Understanding who needs an estate plan and what it should cover is key to creating a plan that is right for you. A properly crafted estate plan allows you, while you are…
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