Over the years, life’s uncertainties have come into my life personally, or involving family, friends or a work situation. Having access to information is easier today than ever! Keeping this in mind, I seek your input today. The link below will take you to a survey. This survey focuses on two areas: a) Illness/accident and […]
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What you do each day at work or home is often only known by you! Have you ever asked yourself what would someone need to know to do what you do, if you were away for a period of time? Who could back you up? If you were asked to step in for a colleague
Debt and Death: What Happens? What happens to your debts after you die depend on various factors: what type of debt is it; what is the marital status; was there a co-signer; is the state of residence a “community property” state; and the specifics of the estate left behind. Dealing with debt at any time
It’s that time of year again … tax time! Assembling what we have earned and spent the year before is upon us to complete the requisite tax filings. Fraudsters seek to enter this season by obtaining names, social security numbers and other personal information to obtain a refund. If they “beat us to the punch”,
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The Living Planner Advisory Perspective Series provides you an opportunity to meet professionals who play a role in crafting strategies and plans for your life. This month, the focus is on financial planning. Financial planning allows us to provide a road map for our money. When we create cash; having plans to help budget, invest
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In your business, have you made plans in case of accidents, illness, incapacity and/or death of key employees? Working “on the business” vs. “in the business” allows us to establish a game plan to sustain the impact should there be an impact within your business. Part of a business’ growth is the deployment of separate
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Online accounts and what happens to them after we die / or if we are incapacitated is a subject that impacts a majority of people. Today, I want to write about the passing of a new law in California. As we wait for national legislation for Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets, we live in an
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This week I stumbled upon an article. If you’ve followed me for any period of time, you understand that I am an advocate for creating awareness about the practical aspects of life. Consider me the “lay person interpreter” to help you understand what the “legalese”; “financialese”, “healthese” means in real life/practical terms. The statistics I
Recording vital information you use today and for others to access should they ever need to step in for you, is often overlooked as an item on our to-do list. Using a smart phone has reduced my “knowing a number from memory”! If someone needed access to your contacts, have you established a way for
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Happy New Year! USA Today posted an article yesterday which provides a helpful overview for in business owners as we enter 2017. Tax implications of decisions implemented are best known in advance. Check with your tax consultants to ensure you are well prepared to take advantage of these new laws taking effect in 2017. “Joyce
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