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It’s sad but true that many pets end up in shelters after their owner dies or becomes incapacitated. In fact, the Humane Society estimates that between 100,00 to 500,000 pets are placed in shelters each year for exactly this reason, and a large number of these animals are ultimately euthanized.…
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The pandemic has caused Americans to change their behavior in a number of different ways, and one of the most positive of these changes is related to Estate Planning. For the first time since the study’s inception, Caring.com’s 2021 Wills and Estate Planning Study found that young adults are now more likely to…
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Over the next 6 weeks, we will ask questions that might be asked in an initial Estate Planning consultation. 1.) What are the names of all your children: adopted, blood, given for adoption or deceased? 2) Where do you want your money to go when you die? Kids, grandkids, other…
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Even though there are now vaccines for the pandemic and the number of new cases is on the decline, becoming infected is still a very real possibility. And for parents who suffer from any debilitating illness, it can be a colossal challenge to navigate your typical parenting responsibilities, while trying…
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Even though there are now vaccines for COVID-19 and the number of new cases is on the decline, becoming infected with the virus is still a very real possibility. And for parents who become infected, it can be a colossal challenge to navigate your typical parenting responsibilities, while trying to…
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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 updated. Estate Planning is not a one-and-done type of deal—your plan should continuously evolve along with your life circumstances and other changing conditions,…
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You are likely well aware of the tax benefits that come from donating to charity during your lifetime—donations to charity are tax-deductible. But you may be surprised to learn about the numerous benefits that are available when you incorporate charitable giving into your Estate Plan. As with donating to charity…
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If you are a single parent, life for you right now probably couldn’t get any busier. You are likely being pulled between work, school activities, and home – and the inevitable emergencies that fill the lives of single parents everywhere. Being a single parent is a huge responsibility, even if…
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When you hear the words, “Trust Fund”, do you conjure up images of stately mansions and party yachts? A Trust Fund – or Trust – is actually a great Estate Planning tool for many people with a wide range of incomes who want to accomplish a specific purpose with their…
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Question:How should I include my cryptocurrency in my Estate Plan?– Digital Planner Answer: Dear Digital Planner, Just like any other property you want to pass on, detail in your Estate Plan who you want to inherit your cryptocurrency, and then include specific instructions in your Will or Trust how you’d like…
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