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Mar 27, 2019
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A Guide To Getting Starting With Your Estate Plan

By Myka Landry Many people put off estate planning because the concept overwhelms them and they have no idea where to start. As hard as...

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Nov 13, 2018
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Information To Help In The Implementation Of Your Estate Plan

By Myka Landry Last month’s article/blog discussed the five documents that I believe everyone should have in their estate plan. They...

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Oct 22, 2018
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Documents You Need In An Estate Plan

By Myka Landry A comprehensive estate plan includes more than just a will or a trust. To make sure you are protected upon your death or...

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Sep 17, 2018
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Medicaid And Long-Term Care

By Myka Landry Not everyone will need long-term care as they age and encounter increasing health problems, but it is something that smart...

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Aug 15, 2018
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Blended Families Need To Plan For Each Parent’s Children.

By Myka Landry Over the past few months, I’ve been writing about a family’s impact on estate plans. First, I wrote about how to handle...

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Jul 18, 2018
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Family Dynamics Must Be Considered In Estate Planning.

By Myka Landry Family dynamics are among the trickiest and most thought-provoking issues that must be considered when selecting a trustee...

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Jun 13, 2018
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How Do You Handle Problem Children In Your Estate Plan?

By Myka Landry Although most parents wish all of their children were perfect, that is not always the case. And that can create some...

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May 16, 2018
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Powers Of Attorney.

By Myka Landry Powers of attorney are documents that allow you to appoint people to handle your affairs while you are alive but unable or...

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Apr 18, 2018
2 min

Don’t Use Cost To Choose An Estate Plan Provider.

By Myka Landry When I meet with prospective clients, they often ask about the cost of doing an estate plan. Some question why an attorney...

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Mar 8, 2018
2 min

Changes In The Tax Laws And Rules That Impact Your Estate Plans.

By Myka Landry Since we are in the midst of tax season, I thought it would be a good time to go over the tax changes that Congress passed...

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Feb 14, 2018
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Is It Time To Update Your Estate Plan?

By Myka Landry Many people think that once they have an estate plan in place, there is nothing else they need to do. That is not the...

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Jan 12, 2018
2 min

Should You Give Ownership Of Your Assets To Your Kids?

By Myka Landry It is not uncommon for aging adults to put their children “on the house” or “on the bank account” in order to avoid...

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Dec 20, 2017
2 min

Which Is Better: A Will Or A Trust? (1 Of 3)

By Myka Landry The question of whether to have a will or trust is one that needs to be answered by individuals as they do their estate...

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Nov 20, 2017
2 min

Is A Will Appropriate For My Situation? (3 Of 3)

By Myka Landry There are many times when a will is more than appropriate to distribute your assets upon death. In this third part of my...

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Nov 20, 2017
3 min

A More In-Depth Look At Trusts. (2 Of 3)

By Myka Landry If you are in the midst of estate planning, you may be struggling with whether you should have a will or trust. I am...

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Sep 20, 2017
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Why Is Estate Planning So Important, Regardless Of Your Wealth Or Age?

By Myka Landry Many people believe estate planning only deals with the distribution of your assets after your death. In reality, that is...

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Aug 27, 2017
2 min

Do-It-Yourself Estate Plans: Should You Use Them?

By Myka Landry With the advent of LegalZoom, Quicken Willmaker and many other do-it-yourself estate planning programs, it may be very...

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Aug 27, 2017
2 min

When Might A Revocable Living Trust Make Sense In An Estate Plan?

By Myka Landry A revocable living trust has often been promoted as a way to avoid probate with the idea being that probate should be...

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Aug 27, 2017
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What Happens If You Do Not Have An Estate Plan?

By Myka Landry For those procrastinators out there or people who think estate plans are unnecessary, let’s look at what might happen if...

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Aug 27, 2017
1 min

What Documents Are Included In An Estate Plan?

By Myka Landry The documents included in an estate plan will vary, depending on your unique situation. However, there are some basic...

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