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Estate Planning Kristin Mackintosh Estate Planning Kristin Mackintosh

Estate Planning For The Newly Married

Congratulations on your marriage! Now is the perfect time to start working on an estate plan—because, as newlyweds, you may not have a list of your accounts, but you've effectively just done a working inventory of your possessions—as you've figured out how to consolidate two households into one. You've already been working on the new banking and shared responsibility of bills and taxes and so forth.

Use that all time and energy and work as a leapfrog into planning for your future—so you'll be that much more prepared for the house, the kids, and the next stages of your new life together.

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Estate Planning, Elder Law Kristin Mackintosh Estate Planning, Elder Law Kristin Mackintosh

What is Life Care Planning?

Elder law and estate planning are two concepts that are commonly confused. Nevertheless, these areas of law differ in important ways. Although there may be some overlap between them, it is essential to understand and utilize strategies from both fields to ensure a prosperous aging process and safeguard a family's heritage.  So, dive in and learn what is life care planning and why you need it.

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Estate Planning Kristin Mackintosh Estate Planning Kristin Mackintosh

Do It Yourself Will Problems

Is writing your own will a good idea? Sure, you can save money by doing it yourself. But, the better question is, is it worth it to save money by not working with a skilled estate planning attorney to create your will? Yes, do it yourself wills may seem like a good idea. But, before you rush out and write your own will, take some time to read this article. Learn some of the do it yourself will problems that may occur. And, you just may change your mind.

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