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Your New Year’s Resolution: Estate Planning

The new year is a natural time to set meaningful resolutions. Making a resolution to create or review your estate plan is a powerful step toward ensuring your wishes are honored and your loved ones are cared for. An effective estate plan does more than distribute assets. It can reduce the risk of family conflict,…
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Less Is More—Until It Is Not

With estate planning, less is not more. More is more. Your estate plan should include multiple tools that work together to provide comprehensive protection under a multitude of circumstances. A will directs how to distribute your assets upon your death and names a guardian for children. Trusts offer control over the inheritance you leave behind…
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What Happens if I Cannot Communicate?

Contemplating incapacity can be as anxiety-inducing as thinking about death. The following estate planning tools can ensure that you do not end up in legal limbo due to a mental or physical disorder that renders you unable to manage your affairs or make decisions. A financial power of attorney allows someone to manage your financial…

