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Estate Strategies for Families Supporting a Child in Recovery

Estate Strategies for Families Supporting a Child in Recovery

POSTED ON: November 7, 2024 BY: Troy Werner
Estate planning for a child with addiction involves more than just leaving an inheritance. It's about designing a plan that fosters recovery and safeguards their long-term well-being. Parents with children struggling with addiction often face complex decisions, but a thoughtful plan can provide peace of mind and stability for both parents and children. Why Consider […]
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Should I Give My Kid Their Inheritance Before I Die?

Should I Give My Kid Their Inheritance Before I Die?

POSTED ON: November 6, 2024 BY: Troy Werner
Managing your money later in life includes defining a destination point for the next generation of your wealth.
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Charitable Giving Trusts Protect Assets and Create a Legacy of Giving

Charitable Giving Trusts Protect Assets and Create a Legacy of Giving

POSTED ON: November 5, 2024 BY: Troy Werner
When he died in 2013 at the untimely age of 51 from sudden cardiac arrest, Gandolfini bequeathed a disaster to his heirs.
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Inheriting the Family Business: Succession Planning Secures Your Legacy

Inheriting the Family Business: Succession Planning Secures Your Legacy

POSTED ON: November 4, 2024 BY: Troy Werner
Learn how to prepare the next generation to lead your family business with proper planning, leadership training and clear goals for the future.
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How to Avoid Probate with a Revocable Trust

How to Avoid Probate with a Revocable Trust

POSTED ON: November 1, 2024 BY: Troy Werner
A revocable trust allows assets correctly transferred into the trust during the grantor's lifetime to bypass probate. This can simplify asset distribution and help preserve privacy.
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Creating a Senior Life Plan to Reduce the Burden on Loved Ones as You Age

Creating a Senior Life Plan to Reduce the Burden on Loved Ones as You Age

POSTED ON: October 31, 2024 BY: Troy Werner
A senior life plan can reduce the burden on loved ones by addressing medical, financial and legal needs before they become urgent.
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Strategies to Protect Assets from Lawsuits and Creditors

Strategies to Protect Assets from Lawsuits and Creditors

POSTED ON: October 30, 2024 BY: Troy Werner
Discover key strategies like trusts, IRAs and homestead exemptions to protect your assets from lawsuits and creditors.
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Can I Bequeath the Family Home to My Children?

Can I Bequeath the Family Home to My Children?

POSTED ON: October 29, 2024 BY: Troy Werner
If you and your siblings are on track to one day inherit your parents’ home, take heed of this cautionary tale.
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Prepare for an Uncertain Taxing Future with Trusts.

Prepare for an Uncertain Taxing Future with Trusts

POSTED ON: October 28, 2024 BY: Troy Werner
Use the higher exemption amounts before they go away by establishing trusts that remove assets from the taxable estate. Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts, or ‘SLATs,’ have emerged as one of the most popular and effective estate planning tools for this purpose.
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How to Avoid Reverse Mortgage Scams that Target Seniors

How to Avoid Reverse Mortgage Scams that Target Seniors

POSTED ON: October 25, 2024 BY: Troy Werner
Reverse mortgage scams are targeting elders with alarming frequency. Learn the red flags of these and other elder scams to protect yourself in old age.
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