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I’m aware that we each have unique situations and the family dynamic is a big piece of the puzzle. But, whether you realize it or not we all are creating our legacy. And without taking any action to be prepared in advance of a health crisis, accident, or death, you’ve made an (unconscious) decision to leave a disorganized mess for someone else to deal with. And that is NOT the definition of a stress-free legacy, is it?

Did you know that whether you realize it or not you are constructing your life legacy? We all will leave a legacy behind- whether you are aware of it or not; Your legacy is how you will be remembered by those you touched during your life. What you will leave behind is nothing more than the memories you made for people to hold onto.

The question is, “will the legacy you leave be one that you would be proud of and that your family...

In my family, all of the elders have passed on. My siblings and I are next up, which in and of itself is a hard concept to grasp. And like many of you reading this article, I’ve seen plenty of sickness, accidents, and have attended many funerals of people who just plain expired of old age. I recently came across the box of all the funeral cards I saved over the years, there are a lot of them. Each one brings back a memory of that person and the lasting......

Good to know that we are not at fault, do you agree? No one wants to take the blame, yet every day people are falling ill or are injured in an accident, or take their final breath and leave a mess behind for their loved ones to deal with. The ones left holding the bag, not knowing what to do or who to call can suffer a myriad of emotions. First, there is sadness and mourning, but that is quickly surrendered to the urgent decision-making that must be......

When you own or operate a business, it’s important to think about asset protection so you can limit your exposed liability. Liability can come from a wide range of sources. A disgruntled customer or partner may bring an action against you, or a creditor may seek to attach assets to settle a debt. Without proper protection, you could lose substantial business assets in a lawsuit, and even place personal assets in jeopardy.