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You Bought Life Insurance. Now Make Sure It Still Works.
You bought life insurance for one reason: to protect the people you love. But the policy you set up years ago may not fit the family, finances, or estate plan you have today. And you definitely don't want your family finding that out when they need the money. Here’s what a life insurance beneficiary review can catch before it becomes their problem. Read more...
You Made a Will. Great. But You’re Not Done.
You did it. You finally made the will. Huge check off the adulting list. But before you file it away and declare your estate planning officially done, there's something you need to know: a will is the beginning of protecting your family, not the finish line. So what comes next? Here's the checklist that turns that signed document into a plan that actually works when your family needs it. Read more…
Make-A-Will Month: Let’s Talk About What a Will Can’t Do
August is Make-A-Will Month, so if "get my estate plan done" has been sitting on your to-do list forever, consider this your nudge. But before you check the box because you finally signed a will, there's something you need to know: a will doesn't protect your family the way most people think it does. What it does and more importantly, what it doesn't do might surprise you. Read more…
What Are Trump Accounts? A Parent's Guide
If your child was born between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028, they may be eligible for a $1,000 government-funded investment account. Most families have heard the headlines. Far fewer understand how these new Trump Accounts work, how to open one, or how they fit into their overall financial and estate planning. Here's what the new program provides, who qualifies, and what it means for your family's long-term plan. Read more…