Category: Linda’s Guide to Leaving a Legacy Blog
Wills vs. Trusts: In Plain English
Everyone has heard of wills and trusts, but most are “fuzzy” about the difference between them as they are rooted in complicated, centuries-old law. Let’s ...
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Important Milestones You Can Incorporate in Your Estate Plan
Life is full of contingencies. While some outcomes are relatively certain, other events are more difficult to predict. This uncertainty can create estate planning challenges. ...
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Estate Planning Issues for the Modern Family
As the name suggests, ABC’s TV show Modern Family depicts the relationships and experiences between a fictional extended family. Throughout the course of the series, ...
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Legal Perils of Gifts between Unmarried Couples
Gifts that are given purely out of affection can create unintended consequences. This includes gift taxes and the relinquishing of control over the gift once ...
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5 Ways to Show Appreciation to a Caregiver
November is National Home Care and Hospice Month, and Home Care Aide Week takes place the second full week of the month, November 12-18, 2022. The following is ...
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Choosing a Gift to Give to a Charity
Since it is the giving season, let’s talk about charitable giving! You are not limited to donating cash to a public charity. Certain accounts or ...
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Sometimes, Two Heads Are Better Than One
Your friends, family, and colleagues may play an important role in your estate plan. It is vital to appoint a fiduciary to act on your ...
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ESTATE PLANNING “TALK” AT THE THANKSGIVING TABLE!
Thanksgiving is one of the best opportunities of the year to share quality time with loved ones. It’s also one of the only chances many ...
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A Month of Thanksgiving – Your Legacy!
The month of November is about reflecting on those things for which we are thankful. Estate planning includes more than just financial and legal matters. ...
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