06

Mar

Assembling Your Own (Estate Planning) Team

Some of us may enjoy games like fantasy football that allow us to assemble our own star team with the players we think will provide the most value. While fantasy football is fun to participate in, have you ever given thought to the importance of establishing your own dream team? ...

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Category: Estate Planning


06

Mar

Can Artificial Intelligence Programs Write Basic Estate Planning Documents?

With the increased coverage of artificial intelligence (AI) and all of the applications it can have in our everyday lives, some people may wonder whether an AI program can create an estate plan for them. While AI may be able to generate basic estate planning documents, including...

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Category: Estate Planning


06

Mar

The Life and Legacy of Jimmy Buffett

Jimmy Buffett died on September 1, 2023, at age 76 after a diagnosis of Merkel cell carcinoma (skin cancer) four years earlier. He was a renowned singer-songwriter, film producer, businessman, novelist, and philanthropist. Buffett released his first album, Down to Earth, in 1970...

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06

Mar

Blindsided: The Michael Oher Conservatorship Controversy Explained

Michael Oher has had a remarkable life so far. Born to a single mother struggling with addiction and growing up in and out of foster care, Oher went on to star as a University of Mississippi football player and was selected in the first round of the 2009 NFL draft. He played eig...

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06

Mar

How Far in Advance Can I Begin My Estate Planning?

You can create your estate plan at any time. Most people put it off too long, but there are many who choose to begin the process sooner rather than later. Why? Because you never know when life-changing medical or financial emergencies can strike requiring someone else to manage...

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Category: Estate Planning


06

Mar

Do Not Become a Statistic

Estate planning is important for everyone. It is about protecting yourself, your loved ones, and your hard-earned money (even if you do not have a lot of it). However, the numbers do not lie: most people do not see the importance of estate planning. Whether you need to create an...

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Categories: Estate Planning Trusts


06

Mar

Estate Planning for Expatriates

The United States hosts the highest number of immigrants in the world, but increasingly, Americans say they are looking to relocate permanently to another country. A large percentage of wealthy Americans are also interested in buying real estate overseas and living there at leas...

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25

Mar

Do Not Let Your Clients Become a Statistic

You spend countless hours helping clients establish a solid financial plan for the future, so why not take the time to tell them about the benefits of creating an estate plan to align with their financial plan? As a trusted advisor to your clients, we are confident that you do no...

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Category: Advisors


06

Mar

What Happens to My Leased Car If I Die Before the Lease Term Ends?

After a house, a car is often the second-most valuable piece of property a person owns. About 15–20 percent of new vehicles are leased rather than purchased and financed. Leasing is a popular alternative to traditional financing because it can allow the lessee (the person who l...

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06

Mar

Swedish Death Cleaning

How much stuff is too much? Most Americans would probably admit that they own too many things. From clothes to electronics to sports equipment to collectibles, the typical US house is stuffed to the brim with items of questionable utility. On occasion, we may commit to declutter...

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Category: Estate Planning