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Five Ways to Prevent Contested Estates
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Posted October 03, 2022

The passing of a loved one is always a stressful time. Even in times of grief, there are people in some families who love to cause drama. They may be looking to start an argument, and this is especially true once it comes time to distribute assets. Who gets what? Did Grandma leave you the […]

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What Kinds of Annuities are Good for Safe Retirement Planning?
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Posted September 12, 2022

Planning for retirement can be complicated. There are so many things to consider. Is a 401(k) the best bet? Should you get an IRA? Maybe you should invest in stocks and bonds? One thing you might not have considered is an annuity. Annuities refer to insurance contracts issued by financial institutions. They work by paying […]

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Why Contested Estates Break Up Families
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Posted August 29, 2022

In an ideal world, a person would create their estate plan and once they die, everyone would be happy with it. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Dealing with the grief of the loss of a loved one is devastating enough, but emotions are heightened when a family member wants to argue over their […]

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What are the Benefits of Having Someone Declared Financially Incompetent?
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Posted August 16, 2022

It often happens that a loved one gets injured, or sick. As we get older, many diseases can affect us, and our ability to handle the affairs of our daily lives and those diseases can get progressively worse as people age. You may reach the point where you just do not think that your elderly […]

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