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bret182
Jul 17, 20235 min read
What the National Debt Ceiling Extension Means for Your Family
You’ve probably heard about the national debt ceiling and its recent extension, but you might wonder what it has to do with your everyday...
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bret182
May 15, 20237 min read
Why “Just a Will” Is Never Enough
When you think of estate planning, a Will is usually the first thing that comes to mind. In fact, most people who contact me tell me they...
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bret182
Apr 18, 20227 min read
How Naming Guardians For Your Kids In Your Will Can Leave Them At Risk
If you are a mom or dad with children under the age of 18 at home, your number-one estate planning priority should be selecting and...
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bret182
Apr 11, 20225 min read
Does Your Family Need Umbrella Insurance?
In today’s highly litigious society you are at near-constant risk for costly lawsuits—even if you’ve done nothing wrong. This is...
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bret182
Apr 4, 20228 min read
Protect Your Children’s Inheritance With A Lifetime Asset Protection Trust
As a parent, you’re likely hoping to leave your children an inheritance. In fact, doing so may be one of the primary factors motivating...
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bret182
Jan 3, 20225 min read
One of The Greatest Gifts To Your Family Is The Plan For Incapacity
When it comes to estate planning, most people automatically think about taking legal steps to ensure the right people inherit their stuff...
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bret182
Dec 27, 20217 min read
Why Putting Your Family Home In A Trust Is A Smart Move—Part 2
If you are like many homeowners, your home is likely your family’s most valuable and treasured asset. In light of this, you want to plan...
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bret182
Dec 20, 20214 min read
How to Pass Down Your Family Wealth Legacy During The Holidays
As you likely already know, but may not have given much thought about, the most important inheritance you provide is so much more than...
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bret182
Dec 13, 20215 min read
Why Putting Your Family Home In A Trust Is A Smart Move—Part 1
If you are like many homeowners, your home is likely your family’s most valuable and treasured asset. In light of this, you want to plan...
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bret182
Dec 6, 20218 min read
The Basics On NFTs: The Newest Cryptoverse Craze
NFTs, or “non-fungible tokens,” are the latest sensation in the cryptocurrency universe, or as we like to call it the “Cryptoverse.” And...
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bret182
Nov 22, 20216 min read
FAQs About Long-Term Care Insurance
Our nation’s population is aging at a faster rate than ever before, and collectively we are living much longer than in the past. In fact,...
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bret182
Nov 22, 20218 min read
10 Things You Should Know About Living Wills
When it comes to estate planning, you’ve most likely heard people mention a couple of different types of wills. The most common is a...
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bret182
Nov 15, 20218 min read
Think You Are Too Young to Need An Estate Plan? Think Again
The pandemic has caused Americans to change their behavior in a number of different ways, and one of the most positive of these changes...
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bret182
Nov 8, 20213 min read
Estate Planning Must Haves for Parents – Even If You Have Legal Documents
A comprehensive estate plan can protect the things that matter most. For many, this means their property and their family. Including...
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bret182
Nov 1, 20216 min read
2021 Estate Planning Checkup: Is Your Estate Plan Up to Date?
Even if you put a totally solid estate plan in place, it can turn out to be worthless for the people you love if it’s not regularly...
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bret182
Oct 25, 20213 min read
How Estate Planning Can Bring Blended Families Closer
Yours, mine and ours … in today’s modern family, it’s oh so common. The blended family is the product of 2nd (or more) marriages, in...
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bret182
Oct 18, 20212 min read
Why You Need a Trust – Even if You Aren’t Rich
When you hear the words, “trust fund,” do you conjure up images of stately mansions and party yachts? A trust fund – or trust – is...
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bret182
Oct 11, 20216 min read
With Tax Laws in Flux: What Should You Do Now?
On September 13, 2021, Democrats in the House of Representatives released a new $3.5 trillion proposed spending plan that includes a wide...
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bret182
Oct 4, 20218 min read
House Democrats Propose Sweeping New Changes To Tax Laws That Stand To Have Major Impact On Estate P
On September 13, 2021, Democrats in the House of Representatives released a new $3.5 trillion proposed spending plan that includes a wide...
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bret182
Sep 27, 20219 min read
A Not-So-Happy Accident: Bob Ross’s Estate Planning Failures Leave His Son With Next to Nothing—Part
As the host of the wildly popular The Joy of Painting TV series on PBS, Bob Ross became a pop-culture icon, who was equally famous for...
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