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Kiplinger Article:5 Unfortunate Estate Planning Myths You Probably Believe

Posted on September 22, 2020
These all-too-common misconceptions can steer your estate plans in the wrong direction right from the start. Here’s how to overcome them and tips to build the right plan for your family.

by: Christopher D. Wright, JD, CPA

Estate planning should be a fairly straightforward exercise in...

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Forbes Article: What The Wealthy Are Doing With Their Estate Planning During The Covid-19 Crisis

Posted on July 21, 2020

By: Megan Gorman

Across the country, Americans are reeling from the impact of the Covid-19 crisis. But as volatility impacts all areas of our daily life, many wealthy Americans are looking at their estate planning to see if there are any unique opportunities. 

While this may seem...

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People Magazine Article: ‘Panicked’ Teachers Prep Wills, Goodbye Letters Before Their Schools Reopen

Posted on July 21, 2020

By Hilary Shenfeld 

"It is unconscionable that educators and parents are being asked to plan for end-of-life decisions because our country has no plan for reopening schools and institutions of higher education safely," says NEA president Lily Eskelsen García.

Many school districts have announced they won't hold...

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