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  Are You Too Young To Create an Estate Plan? 

  As you move through your 20s, 30s, and 40s, there is likely a long list of goals you’ll want to achieve. You may work toward purchasing a home, achieving career goals, and starting a family. But, during this process, you may not spend much time thinking about what happens as you near the end of your life. Creating an estate plan may not even be a minor priority. 

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  7 Common Estate Planning Mistakes You Should Avoid

  Estate planning is one of the most crucial steps you can take to safeguard your loved ones and ensure your wishes are fulfilled after your passing. Yet, many people make costly estate planning mistakes without even realizing it. These oversights can lead to unnecessary stress, legal disputes, and financial burdens for your family. 

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  Estate Planning for Business Owners: A Guide to Keep Your Assets Safe

  Running a successful business requires vision, effort, and dedication, often involving long hours of hard work. But what happens when you are no longer around to lead it? For business owners, estate planning is a crucial yet often overlooked step in ensuring your legacy continues and your assets are protected. 

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  How to Plan for Long-Term Care Costs in Estate Planning

  When you begin the estate planning process, you probably aren’t thinking about yourself. Instead, much of this time is spent thinking about passing down your legacy to the next generation. But, before you finish your estate plan, it might be a good idea to consider thinking about long-term healthcare and the associated costs. 

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  Estate Planning After a Dementia Diagnosis: Everything You Need To Know

  Every year, an estimated 10 million people around the world will face a dementia diagnosis. This diagnosis is intimidating, not only for the person facing this diagnosis but also for their loved ones. Depending on the stage and symptoms present, a dementia diagnosis can lead to major changes in your loved one's life. 

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  How a Divorce Affects Your Estate Plan

  Divorce is one of life’s most significant transitions, both emotionally and financially, as well as legally. While most people focus on the immediate issues during a divorce, like asset division, custody agreements, and support payments, it is equally important to turn your attention to the often-overlooked estate plan. 

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  Funeral Arrangements and Estate Planning: Ensuring Your Final Wishes are Honored

  No one wants to think about their funeral. Leaving behind your spouse, children, grandchildren, and friends can be an incredibly daunting prospect and is a major fear for many people. While you might not want to think about this, you may have some preferences for your funeral arrangements that you want your loved ones to follow after your passing. 

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  How Special Needs Trusts Impact Government Benefits like SSI and Medicaid

  As you begin working on estate planning, you may find yourself worrying about the way your will or trust can impact your loved one’s access to government benefits. Without these essential benefits, they may struggle to afford crucial healthcare, services, and more. While this can be daunting, the use of a Special Needs Trust can keep your loved ones safe and cared for, even after you’ve passed away.

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  How Estate Planners Work with Financial Planners

  Effective estate planning involves more than just drafting a will or setting up a trust. Collaboration between estate planners and financial planners is essential to secure your assets and protect your loved ones following your passing. These two professionals play complementary roles in safeguarding your financial legacy and ensuring your wishes are honored. 

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  Planning a Trust for Minor Children: Answering Your 8 Most Common Questions

  Planning for your child’s future is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure they’re financially secure, even if you’re no longer around. One of the best ways to safeguard their financial future is by setting up a trust for your minor children. But if you’re new to trusts, you may have a few questions about this process.

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