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15 July

3 Common Living Trust Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

Estate Planning, July 15, 2025

A living trust is one of the most powerful tools in estate planning—but only if it’s set up and maintained correctly. Unfortunately, I see people make the same avoidable mistakes.

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14 July

Why You Should Never Let Your Parents Just Give You Their House—And What to Do Instead

Estate Planning, July 14, 2025

When parents want to hand over their home to their kids, it might seem like a straightforward gift. But in reality, this common move can trigger huge tax consequences and.

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14 July

Why Your Trust Shouldn’t Own an LLC (Unless You’re Doing This First)

Estate Planning, July 14, 2025

In recent years, I’ve seen a surge in people trying to get “clever” with their estate plans—using complicated setups like having a trust own an LLC or corporation in ways.

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13 July

Don’t Make This Estate Planning Mistake… | Rich Life Letter #110

Estate Planning, Newsletters, July 13, 2025

Happy Sunday! Today I wanted to talk about something I’m seeing all over TikTok (yes, I’m on TikTok – we post a lot of content there) – the non-grantor irrevocable.

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10 July

The Truth About Estate Planning: Avoiding Common Misconceptions and Protecting Your Legacy

Estate Planning, July 10, 2025

Estate planning is one of those essential financial steps that many people overlook or misunderstand until it’s too late. You work hard to build your assets—your savings, your home, your.

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9 July

6 Estate Planning Mistakes I’d Never Make as an Asset Protection Specialist

Estate Planning, July 9, 2025

When it comes to protecting your assets and setting up your family for a secure future, the decisions you make today can have long-lasting consequences. As an asset protection specialist,.

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8 July

A Smart Strategy to Maximize Your Washington State Estate Tax Savings

Estate Planning, July 8, 2025

  When planning your estate in Washington state, a credit shelter trust is a common and effective tool. But there’s a lesser-known “bolt-on” strategy that can further reduce estate taxes.

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6 July

Estate Planning Lessons from Jimmy Buffett: Why Choosing the Right Trustee Matters

Estate Planning, July 6, 2025

When most people think about estate planning, they focus on creating a trust to protect their assets and ensure their wishes are followed after they’re gone. But as the recent.

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6 July

Estate Taxes and the Big Beautiful Bill | Rich Life Letter #109

Estate Planning, Newsletters, July 6, 2025

Happy Sunday! Today is a great day because we have some NEW estate planning stuff to talk about! As you probably heard, Congress approved and President Trump signed into law.

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5 July

A Powerful Washington State Estate Tax Strategy: Why Moving Might Save You Thousands

Estate Planning, July 5, 2025

Estate planning can be complex, especially when it comes to state-specific taxes like Washington’s estate tax. But here’s a lesser-known strategy that many people overlook—one that could significantly reduce your.

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