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Making the Most Out of Your Money with A Charitable Remainder Trust

by Jim Miskell | Nov 10, 2022 | Blog, Estate Planning, Financial, Trusts

It’s officially November, which means shopping malls everywhere are queuing up their holiday playlists and storefronts will soon be decked with holly. The holiday spirit is in the air, and it’s got us thinking about what that means in the world of estate planning. How...

5 Tips to Protecting Your Family From Beyond the Grave

by Jim Miskell | Oct 26, 2022 | Blog, Estate Planning, Financial, Trusts

It’s October, the month of sugar highs and paranormal disguise. Soon, the street will be teeming with the undead, and so what better time than now to talk about protecting your family from beyond the grave? You don’t have to believe in an afterlife to understand that...

After Losing a Loved One: Estate Planning as a Widowed Spouse

by Jim Miskell | Oct 13, 2022 | Advance Health Care Directives, Blog, Estate Planning, Financial, Trusts

Your spouse’s passing is among the hardest hurdles you’ll ever face. When you’ve built a life with another person, losing them does not just mean losing your best friend and biggest supporter, it also means losing a part of who you are. Your partner is gone, and the...

How To Select A Trustee For Your Special Needs Trust

by Jim Miskell | Sep 27, 2022 | Blog, Estate Planning, Financial, Trusts

Confidently choosing the right trustee for any trust is a difficult and extremely important decision. The decision becomes even more important in the case of choosing the right trustee for the trust you have created to protect your loved one with special...

Inheritance Trusts: Setting Your Loved Ones Up for Security

by Jim Miskell | Jul 21, 2022 | Blog, Estate Planning, Financial, Trusts

Anyone with children knows the worry of what will happen to them when you’re gone. After all, even sturdy, successful kids can be knocked off their feet which is why many parents try to leave a cushion in the form of an inheritance. Doing so means building a financial...

Spring Cleaning Is More Than Just Cleaning Windows: 4 Steps to Cleaning Up Your Estate Plan

by Jim Miskell | Mar 17, 2022 | Advance Health Care Directives, Blog, Estate Planning, Probate and Estate Administration, Trusts

Daylight savings is now behind us and spring is officially in the air. As winter thaws, trees start to regain their foliage, and the first tulips begin peeking out, the world feels flush with energy. New life is everywhere and with it, newfound motivation. Spring is...