Estate Planning Is Only Useful When You Have A Plan!

Posted by on Jan 21, 2016 in Estate Planning | Comments Off on Estate Planning Is Only Useful When You Have A Plan! Most people tend to think that estate planning is for the wealthy or for the elderly. This is a serious falsehood. No matter your stage in life or the amount of your accumulated wealth, estate planning is an essential tool. Because state law does not mandate estate plans like they do insurance in some instances, people forget to utilize this helpful set of documents. When something is not...
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Divorcing? Ask Yourself, Is the Marital Home Really A Prize?

Posted by on Dec 14, 2015 in Divorce | Comments Off on Divorcing? Ask Yourself, Is the Marital Home Really A Prize? Home is where the heart is . . . at least until it isn’t! In the U.S., divorcing couples fight hard over the marital home. As if being awarded the home in the divorce means you have won. This is certainly not the case in most instances and depending on several factors, you may not want the home. For many couples, the marital home is their largest single asset. But honestly, the home can be a...
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Why Estate Planning is Important for Women

Posted by on Nov 9, 2015 in Child Support Enforcement | Comments Off on Why Estate Planning is Important for Women Despite your age, gender, or wealth, estate planning is vital for everyone. That being said, estate planning may be more important for women than it is for men. Women tend to live longer than men Recent statistics show that, on average, a woman will outlive her husband by seven years. Additionally, the average groom is 2.3 years older than his bride. That means women need their assets to last...
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Critical Steps Women Must Take When Preparing For Divorce

Posted by on Nov 9, 2015 in Divorce | Comments Off on Critical Steps Women Must Take When Preparing For Divorce I talk with women about divorce on a daily basis. While there is a broad spectrum of how women deal with the emotional side when facing divorce, I have found there is one commonality … the feeling of being overwhelmed. Whether she was the one who initiated or she was blindsided by the news, that one decision brings about tremendous change that shakes the core of women’s lives. It is most...
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9 Life Changes That Require An Estate Plan Review

Posted by on Oct 23, 2015 in Estate Planning | Comments Off on 9 Life Changes That Require An Estate Plan Review Updating your estate plan is probably something you don’t think about too often. It actually is probably the last thing you think about, but when it matters, it is the most important thing. As painful as it is to consider, estate plans are critical. If anything happens to you, it’s important to know your loved ones are taken care of and your wishes are honored. Throughout life, those...
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