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Avoiding Probate And Why You Might Want To
Many people don't understand what probate is, and that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Probate is the legal process by which a will is validated. If there’s no will, it’s the legal process of settling a person’s affairs.
Estate Planning Awareness Month: Rethink These 8 Estate Strategy Myths
With Fall in full swing, did you know it's National Estate Planning Awareness Month? If you've made assumptions about the estate planning process in the past, check out these 8 myths debunked.
Estate Plans: Not Just For The Wealthy
Many people also think they can put off estate planning if they're young and healthy. However, this type of thinking can put your family at risk. An estate plan covers a variety of different scenarios, and not just the passing of large amounts of wealth.
Do You Know Who You're Leaving Your Money To?
Sending your kid off to college comes with a hefty pricetag. As you begin the college planning process, keep these 5 common mistakes in mind.
Tax Planning in Turbulent Times Part 3: Tax-Wise Financial Planning
Tax planning isn’t just for your investments. Life happens. Often, we cannot predict its next moves, but it's possible to weave each event into the tax-planning fabric of your financial life.
Tax Planning in Turbulent Times Part 1: The Tools of the Tax-Planning Trade
The particulars may evolve, but it seems there are always an array of tax breaks to encourage us to save toward our major life goals—such as retirement, healthcare, education, emergency spending, charitable giving, and wealth transfer.
Protecting What’s Yours (After You Pass), Part 2: Step-by-Step Estate Planning
If you’ve been putting off your estate planning, taking the initial steps can be daunting—but liberating. So, let’s get started today, one hurdle at a time.

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