Congratulations if you are recently engaged, and getting ready to marry your sweetheart, your soulmate, your life partner. Weddings are in the air. Maybe you have been married for a few months or a few years. Newlyweds to Silver and Gold Anniversary unions are all fair game when it comes to being acknowledged for staying together as … Continue reading Don’t Let the Dust Settle on Your Marriage Certificate Before You Get an Estate Plan – Here’s Why
We Celebrate You on Father’s Day and the Other 364 Days of the Year
This article has been edited and was originally posted on http://www.abettslaw.com on June 14, 2014, “How is Your Estate Plan Looking for Father’s Day?” (Part 1 of 3 - Series for Men). Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, granddads, uncles and other men who have been mentors to young people. We celebrate the wonderful contributions that … Continue reading We Celebrate You on Father’s Day and the Other 364 Days of the Year
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Do You Feel Like Your Nonprofit is Missing a Fundraiser? Here’s Why Planned Giving Should be Part of the Plan
The role of a fundraiser has countless duties and wears far too many hats. Nonprofits of all types, including faith-based organizations - have challenges when it comes to raising funds. How many more bake sales or fancy dinners can you have? Fundraising is a necessary part of keeping the lights on, paying staff, maintaining facilities and … Continue reading Do You Feel Like Your Nonprofit is Missing a Fundraiser? Here’s Why Planned Giving Should be Part of the Plan
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Reality Check, You Have an Estate Like it or Not
Here's something to think about. Few people realize that regardless of assets - we all have an estate. What the digits look like on your bank statement do not matter when it comes to having an estate. If you have no children or a lot of children, you have an estate. Being a Millennial … Continue reading Reality Check, You Have an Estate Like it or Not
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Happy Mother’s Day From a Grateful Daughter and Auntie
(Photo & video: Models) Happy Mother’s Day! If you have been fortunate enough to be a mother or care for a young person in a motherly way - … Continue reading Happy Mother’s Day From a Grateful Daughter and Auntie
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Getting a Medical Advance Directive is not as Painful as You Think
Health is a treasure and good health is even more valuable. The idea of planning for the day or possibility of being in poor health is not easy. After watching family members suffer for years with debilitating illnesses, I have a true appreciation for life, and the pricelessness of having good health. My mother was … Continue reading Getting a Medical Advance Directive is not as Painful as You Think
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7 Steps to Getting Your Business Off the Ground
Recently, I received a request for information from someone who is ready to embark upon a new venture. While working through the questions that were presented to me, I came up with a few bits of information for the budding entrepreneur. This list of 7 Steps can be applied to starting various types of businesses. … Continue reading 7 Steps to Getting Your Business Off the Ground
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7 Keys of Estate Planning Should be on Your Spring To-Do List
For most folks, Spring is a season that is welcomed with open arms. The warmer weather, beautiful flowers and of course 'Spring cleaning' are things that come to mind during this time of year. As seasons change, our lives continue to evolve as well. Think about it - anything new? Have you or a … Continue reading 7 Keys of Estate Planning Should be on Your Spring To-Do List
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Why DIY Estate Planning Should Come With 3 Alerts
Thinking of a DIY Kit for your Will? Did you buy a Deed from the office supply store? Or maybe you got these documents online? On a regular basis, I hear horror stories about documents filled out by individuals trying to save a few bucks, avoid a lawyer's office or they think their situation … Continue reading Why DIY Estate Planning Should Come With 3 Alerts
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Spring is Here: 3 Ways to Refresh, Renew and Update
What comes to mind when you hear the word Spring? The answers are many: flowers, rain showers, cleaning rituals and a vibrant energy all around. Let's take a close look at the 'vibrant energy all around' us. People are buzzing about with a new sense of being because the cold days of winter are … Continue reading Spring is Here: 3 Ways to Refresh, Renew and Update
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