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A Sound Succession Plan is an Integral Component of a Complete Estate Plan

A Sound Succession Plan is an Integral Component of a Complete Estate Plan

Many entrepreneurs have their noses to the grindstone and a laser focus on growing their companies. While they’re working hard at it, they can fail

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Blended Family Estate Planning

Blended Family Estate Planning

The best time to start estate planning is now—before the plan needs to be implemented, says The Fairfield Bay News in “Estate Planning Tips for

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Create an Estate Plan without the Potential for Family Fighting

Create an Estate Plan without the Potential for Family Fighting

It’s not uncommon for parents to be mediators between their children. But after they pass away, siblings can battle more frequently and more aggressively. The

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No One is Exempt from Planning for Incapacity

No One is Exempt from Planning for Incapacity

Incapacity planning is about designating how you want to be cared in the event that you lose your cognitive ability. It’s hard to face, but

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Old Law Plays Role in Tennessee Will Contest

Old Law Plays Role in Tennessee Will Contest

“It’s stopped the five adopted children of the late Astec Industries CEO J. Don Brock from contesting their father’s estate twice now—a 110-year legal decision

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Maurice Sendak’s Estate Wins Battle over Author’s Works

Maurice Sendak’s Estate Wins Battle over Author’s Works

Author Maurice Sendak’s estate has won in a legal battle with the Rosenbach Museum and Library in Philadelphia. The museum was the repository of thousands

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Can I Retire and Still Pay for My Kids’ College?

Can I Retire and Still Pay for My Kids’ College?

A recent CNBC article, “Saving for college and for retirement isn’t impossible,” says that parents can fund college tuition and retirement if they begin saving

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Surprise Your Heirs with the Perfect Estate Plan

Surprise Your Heirs with the Perfect Estate Plan

“You may have created the perfect estate plan, but your heirs can easily end up in conflict and your estate in dispute–especially if the provisions

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Help to Help You Care for Your Loved Ones

Help to Help You Care for Your Loved Ones

Family caregivers can play many roles, like scheduler, financial manager, housecleaner, encourager, nurse, navigator, nurturer and more. But the most important role is advocate, ensuring

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Report on Billionaires Shows Next Gen Have Different Plans for Inheritance

Report on Billionaires Shows Next Gen Have Different Plans for Inheritance

A recent Billionaires Report by UBS and PwC shows that the unprecedented wealth creation that has occurred in the past 20 years is going to

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Florida Courts Continue to Improve Senior Guardianship System

Florida Courts Continue to Improve Senior Guardianship System

Florida Chief Justice Jorge Labarga announced the creation of a task force that will work on guardianship issues facing Florida’s courts. Labarga noted that few

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What if You Die Intestate?

What if You Die Intestate?

If your parents don’t have wills, how do you convince them that they need them? Education is key, says NJ 101.5 in “Talking to your

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