Inflation & Retirement

What is Inflation?

Inflation is the decline of purchasing power of currency and the general increase in prices of goods and services over time.  This means that a unit of currency buys less today than it did in years past.  Over the last few years, the inflation rate has...

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How to Select Beneficiaries for Your Estate

What Factors Should You Consider?

One of the most important considerations when writing a will or trust is who will inherit your estate. The process of selecting a beneficiary or beneficiaries for your assets is a personal and emotional process. There are many factors to consider: 

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Cryptocurrency & Estate Planning

What is Cryptocurrency?

Cryptocurrency is a digital currency that can be used to buy goods and services online. You can buy cryptocurrency or “mine” cryptocurrency using computer technology. Cryptocurrencies are becoming a modern investment opportunity. 

There are thousands of different cryptocurrencies that are traded publicly...

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The SECURE Act

On January 1, 2020, when the SECURE Act (“Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act”) went into effect, it vastly impacted how Americans save for retirement and access those funds.

This legislation included numerous changes; from Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) starting at 72...

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Choosing a Guardian for Minor Children

If you are a parent and you are considering estate planning, one of the most difficult decisions you will have to make is choosing a guardian for your minor children.  It is not easy to think of anyone else, no matter how loving, raising your child. Yet, you can make a tremendous difference in...
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How To Choose The Right Cabin Trust Attorney

Choosing the right cabin trust attorney to draft and execute a cabin trust for your family’s cabin can have repercussions in your family for decades to come. Consider this: most attorneys, including the vast majority of estate planning attorneys, have never drafted a single cabin trust. Most attorneys that specialize in estate planning are concerned...
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