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No Plan, Big Problems: The Real Costs of Aging Unprepared

More and more adults are aging alone and even with family nearby, the reality is that aging brings challenges no one sees coming. With thoughtful estate planning, you can make sure you’re cared for with dignity and that your wishes are honored. A solid Estate Plan takes the guesswork off your family’s shoulders and gives you peace of mind knowing nothing is left to chance.

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If You Can Meal Plan, You Can Estate Plan

How you plan meals says a lot about you, do you wing it, or do you actually map it out so no one’s hangry by Wednesday? The same is true for estate planning. If you’re intentional with time and money in the kitchen, you should be just as intentional when it comes to protecting your family’s future. Read more.

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When Margaritaville Meets Mayhem: What Jimmy Buffett’s Estate Mess Can Teach the Rest of Us

Jimmy Buffett may have made a fortune singing about island vibes and chill days in Margaritaville, but his $275 million estate? Yeah, that’s not exactly on island time. Turns out, when there’s no plan—or the wrong one—the paradise gets messy real fast. 

Read more on why even the king of chill needed a solid estate plan (and what you can learn from it)...

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How to Talk Money With Your Family Over The Holidays

The holidays are a perfect time to bring up conversations around inheritance, end of life, and stepping into another level of connection and intimacy, if you do it right. Otherwise, it could end in a big unresolved mess. Asking your relatives how they want their money and belongings handled when they die or if they become incapacitated might not go over well while opening presents or carving a turkey. To keep your family from feeling blindsided and to make the most of your conversation, consider these tips. Read more…

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