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bret182
Mar 16, 20203 min read
Are You Clear About How Your Parents Estate Plan Will Impact You?
Do your parents have an estate plan? Is it up to date? No matter how rich or poor you or your parents are, especially in the wake of the...
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bret182
Mar 9, 20203 min read
How to Plan a “Pet Trust” to Protect Your Pet After Your Death
In my previous article I talked about what to take into consideration when you’re planning for your pet’s care, in the event of your...
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bret182
Mar 2, 20203 min read
CORONAVIRUS: Impact to Your Wealth, Health and Happiness
While it’s still hard to tell how the Coronavirus will impact us in the long term, it’s become a subject that’s impossible to ignore....
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bret182
Feb 24, 20203 min read
What Happens to Your Pets When You Die?
If you have pets, my guess is that you love them as much as you do your children, but I’m also guessing that you have not provided any...
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bret182
Feb 17, 20203 min read
Money Talk: How Much Will You Share With Your Kids (and When)?
In many families, money still is not a typical dinner table discussion, but we think it should be. Surprisingly, this is especially true...
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bret182
Feb 10, 20203 min read
False Security: Is Your Will Legally Valid?
A last will and testament can ensure your wishes are respected when you die. But if your will isn’t legally valid, those wishes might not...
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bret182
Feb 3, 20205 min read
Kobe Bryant’s Untimely Death Highlights the Vital Need for Estate Planning at All Ages
As you no doubt already know, on January 26, 2020, basketball legend Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash on a wooded hillside 30...
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bret182
Jan 27, 20204 min read
4 Things Trusts Can Do That Wills Can’t
Both wills and trusts are estate planning documents that can be used to pass your wealth and property to your loved ones upon your death....
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bret182
Jan 20, 20205 min read
The SECURE Act’s Impact On Estate and Retirement Planning—Part 2
On January 1, 2020, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE Act) went into effect, and it could have big...
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bret182
Jan 13, 20205 min read
The SECURE Act’s Impact On Estate and Retirement Planning—Part 1
On January 1, 2020, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE Act) went into effect, and it represents the...
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bret182
Jan 4, 20203 min read
The Tax Cut & Jobs Act Drastically Alters the Tax Consequences of Divorce
The Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (TCJA) made sweeping changes to exemptions, deductions, and credits for your family’s federal income taxes. But...
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bret182
Dec 30, 20194 min read
Avoid These 4 Mistakes When Naming Life Insurance Beneficiaries
Investing in life insurance is a foundational part of estate planning. However, when naming your policy’s beneficiaries, there are a...
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bret182
Dec 23, 20195 min read
Don’t Let Diminished Financial Capacity Put Your Elderly Loved Ones At Risk—Part 2
With more and more Baby Boomers reaching retirement age each year, our country is undergoing an unprecedented demographic transformation...
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bret182
Dec 16, 20193 min read
Don’t Let Diminished Financial Capacity Put Your Elderly Loved Ones At Risk—Part 1
With more and more Baby Boomers reaching retirement age each year, our country is undergoing an unprecedented demographic transformation...
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bret182
Dec 9, 20193 min read
5 Steps For Adding Digital Assets To Your Estate Plan
Although digital technology has made many aspects of our lives much easier and more convenient, it has also created some unique...
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bret182
Dec 2, 20194 min read
4 Tips For Discussing Estate Planning With Your Family This Holiday Season
As we head into the peak of the holiday season, you’re likely spending more time than usual surrounded by your family and friends. It’s...
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bret182
Nov 25, 20193 min read
Don’t Let Your Kids Move Out Without Signing These Documents
Watching your kids leave home to attend college or start their career can be an emotional time for you as a parent. On one hand, moving...
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bret182
Nov 18, 20196 min read
Buyer Beware: The Hidden Dangers of DIY Estate Planning—Part 2
Last week, we shared the first part of this series on the dangers of do-it-yourself estate planning. Here, we’ll look at how online legal...
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bret182
Nov 11, 20195 min read
Buyer Beware: The Hidden Dangers of DIY Estate Planning—Part 1
Do a Google search for “online estate planning documents,” and you’ll find dozens of different websites. From Legal Zoom® and Willing.com...
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bret182
Nov 4, 20193 min read
4 Year-End Tax-Saving Strategies for 2019
As we head towards the end of the year, we’re fast approaching the deadline to implement your family’s tax strategies for 2019. The Tax...
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