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Including Pets in Your Estate Plan: Protecting the Companions Who Depend on You

Including Pets in Your Estate Plan: Protecting the Companions Who Depend on You
For many people, pets are family. They’re constant companions, sources of comfort, and deeply woven into daily life. Yet when estate planning is discussed, pets are often unintentionally left out of the conversation.
Without planning, families are left asking difficult questions during emotional moments: Who will care for them? Can we afford it? What would the owner have wanted?

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Trusts
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Understanding the Different Types of Trusts—and How to Know Which One Is Right for You

Understanding the Different Types of Trusts—and How to Know Which One Is Right for You
Many people come to us believing that a trust is either unnecessary or something reserved for the very wealthy. Others assume that “a trust is a trust” and that choosing one is simply a matter of checking a box.
In reality, trusts are one of the most powerful—and most misunderstood—tools in estate planning. The key is understanding why trusts exist and how different types serve different purposes.

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Securing Your Legacy
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Securing Your Legacy: Why Estate Planning Is About More Than Money

Securing Your Legacy: Why Estate Planning Is About More Than Money
Estate planning is often misunderstood as a financial task. In reality, it’s one of the most personal and meaningful forms of planning you can do.
Your legacy isn’t just what you leave behind—it’s how your loved ones experience the transition.

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Fiduciary Roles
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Who Will Step In for You? Understanding Fiduciary Roles Before You Need Them

Who Will Step In for You? Understanding Fiduciary Roles Before You Need Them
One of the most important estate planning questions is also one of the most uncomfortable:
Who will take over if I can’t manage my own affairs?
Too often, families don’t understand the different fiduciary roles until someone is already incapacitated—or has passed away.

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financial preparedness
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Financial Preparedness Starts with Estate Planning: Are You Truly Ready?

Financial Preparedness Starts with Estate Planning: Are You Truly Ready?
Many people believe they are financially prepared because they pay their bills, contribute to retirement accounts, and maintain insurance. But financial preparedness isn’t complete unless you’ve planned for the moments when you may no longer be able to manage those responsibilities yourself.
Estate planning is what turns financial habits into financial protection.

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Financial Wellness
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National Financial Wellness Month: How Estate Planning Strengthens Your Financial Foundation

January is National Financial Wellness Month, a time when many people resolve to save more, spend wisely, and plan for the future. Budgets are reviewed. Retirement accounts are checked. Financial goals are set.

But financial wellness isn’t just about what you earn or save. It’s about whether your financial life is protected when life takes an unexpected turn.

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Legal Resolutions
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7 Financial and Legal Resolutions for the New Year

7 Financial and Legal Resolutions for the New Year

As the year comes to a close, many families reflect on their health and finances. But one area that often gets overlooked in the New Year’s resolution list is estate planning. A few simple resolutions can protect your loved ones, minimize taxes, and give you peace of mind for the year ahead.

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Beneficiary Designations
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Updating Beneficiary Designations: The Overlooked Step That Can Disrupt Your Estate Plan

When families think about estate planning, they usually picture wills and trusts. But one of the most common mistakes we see isn’t about those documents at all—it’s about beneficiary designations.
Beneficiaries are named on accounts like life insurance policies, retirement plans, and payable-on-death bank accounts. These designations determine where the money goes when you pass away. The problem? Beneficiary designations override your will or trust.

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How to Use Gifting Strategies Before Year-End to Reduce Estate Taxes

How to Use Gifting Strategies Before Year-End to Reduce Estate Taxes
The holidays are a season of giving. For many families, that generosity extends beyond presents under the tree. Smart financial gifting can reduce your taxable estate, provide meaningful support to loved ones, and even create opportunities for charitable impact.

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