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How to Avoid a Will Challenge

How to Avoid a Will Challenge

The Northwest Indiana Times says in its recent article, “Choosing an executor,” that will challenges are pretty rare. A successful contest can stem from an

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Estate Planning with No Heirs

Estate Planning with No Heirs

Some people have a somewhat unique estate planning challenge: they’re childless and not sure what should happen to the assets they leave behind or whom

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Advice for Blended Families and Estate Planning

Advice for Blended Families and Estate Planning

Did you know that about 1,300 new stepfamilies are created every day? That’s from the Stepfamily Foundation, and the Pew Research Center says 41% of

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Why Does a First Responder Need a Living Will?

Why Does a First Responder Need a Living Will?

“It is not easy to speak about living wills. But for every first responder, it’s a conversation worth having.”

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Here’s What an Estate Plan Can Do for You

Here’s What an Estate Plan Can Do for You

"It’s common for people to consider how they will eventually like their assets to be distributed among loved ones and ministry organizations. But perhaps you

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Don’t Wait until It’s Too Late to Estate Plan

Don’t Wait until It’s Too Late to Estate Plan

“Many people don’t see the importance of estate planning, until they have been forced to deal with the adverse effects of not being prepared for

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Myths of the Midlife Marriage

Myths of the Midlife Marriage

There are numerous money myths that you’ll hear when you consider getting married at midlife, particularly if your spouse-to-be has children from a first marriage.

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Health Care Proxy Details and Other Important Estate Planning Documents

Health Care Proxy Details and Other Important Estate Planning Documents

Thoughtful planning for any contingency when caring for elderly loved ones, means preparing several legal papers and documents in advance of an emergency. You should

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Here’s How to Get Your Affairs in Order

Here’s How to Get Your Affairs in Order

It’s a great idea to get your personal and financial affairs in order, so your children will know where things are, both physically and financially,

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Be Crystal Clear with Your End-Of-Life Wishes

Be Crystal Clear with Your End-Of-Life Wishes

Clearly spelling out your end-of-life preferences is critical, and having everything prepared in the event of a life-threatening illness or other crisis can ease anxiety

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Take a Guess How Much the Average American Family Caregiver Spends Annually on Elder Care for a Loved One?

Take a Guess How Much the Average American Family Caregiver Spends Annually on Elder Care for a Loved One?

“Almost $7,000 a year. That’s what the average American family caregiver spends each year on household, medical and other expenses for a loved one.” The

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Get the Basic Estate Planning Docs Signed

Get the Basic Estate Planning Docs Signed

Harrisburg Magazine’s recent article, “Protect Yourself,” recalls the case 25 years ago of a young woman named Terri Schiavo, who had a heart attack in

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