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12 August

5 Essential Things to Do Before You Die

Estate Planning, August 12, 2025

Estate planning isn’t just about money — it’s about protecting your family, avoiding unnecessary complications, and making sure your wishes are followed. Too many people put this off, but taking.

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10 August

Support and Maintenance in a Revocable Trust… | Rich Life Letter #112

Estate Planning, Newsletters, August 10, 2025

Happy Sunday! I’m sitting in the Wichita airport waiting to board my flight back to Seattle (went back to Kansas to visit some friends) and thought I’d take this downtime.

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7 August

Don’t Give Your House to Your Kids — Do This Instead

Estate Planning, August 7, 2025

Passing your home directly to your children before you die might seem generous, but in reality, it can create a lot of problems. From tax issues to legal complications, giving.

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6 August

4 Irrational but Powerful Reasons to Do Your Estate Plan

Estate Planning, August 6, 2025

Estate planning is often framed as a practical, responsible step — and it absolutely is. But beyond the logical benefits, there are some surprisingly irrational reasons why completing your estate.

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5 August

How to Give Your House to Your Kids While You Keep Living in It

Estate Planning, August 5, 2025

 Giving your home to your children while still living in it may sound complicated, but with the right strategy, it can provide significant tax benefits for everyone involved. I’m.

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31 July

What the New Tax Bill Means for Your Estate Planning

Estate Planning, July 31, 2025

The recent tax bill brings some significant updates that every estate planner—and anyone thinking about legacy—should understand. Here are the two most important changes that will affect your estate planning.

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30 July

How to Tell If Someone’s Really Wealthy—By Asking About Their Estate Plan

Estate Planning, July 30, 2025

When people talk about wealth, it often comes with flash—cars, houses, businesses, or buzzwords. But if you really want to know how financially savvy or genuinely wealthy someone is, here’s.

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18 July

Stop Waiting: Why Creating an Estate Plan Won’t Jinx You (And Why You Need to Do It Now)

Estate Planning, July 18, 2025

We all know we need to do it—create a will, set up a power of attorney, maybe even establish a trust. Yet too many people hesitate. Why? For some, it’s.

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17 July

Why Powers of Attorney Are the Most Important Part of Your Estate Plan

Estate Planning, July 17, 2025

When most people think about estate planning, they immediately focus on wills and trusts. While those documents are certainly important, I believe the most critical pieces of any estate plan.

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16 July

How to Buy a House Without Your Name on the Deed (Using a Trust)

Estate Planning, July 16, 2025

Buying a house without your name on the deed can be done legally and strategically by using a trust. This approach can give you privacy, control, and a clear plan.

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