Estate planning

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Farm Estate Planning Series: Family communications including the spouse of your child
Disclaimer – The following is meant only for educational purposes and not to be construed as legal advice.  Consult your legal advisor for actual...
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Farm Estate Planning Series: Choosing a trustee
Choosing a Trustee/Executor for Your Farm Estate Plan Disclaimer – The following is meant only for educational purposes and not...
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Farm Estate Planning Series: Family conflict and the estate plan
Disclaimer - The following is meant only for educational purposes and not to be construed as legal advice. People typically avoid talking...
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Bills, Surprises, and Quick Decisions when You Lose a Loved One
Kathy Sweedler: This blog post was originally posted in 2013 by Karen Chan, CFP, retired Extension educator. A reader recently requested it. This...
Estate Planning - Financial Wellness Checkup
Estate Planning is one of the most overlooked pieces of a holistic financial plan. It could be because we’re not only discussing money, but also...
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Naming a Guardian for your Minor Child
Choosing someone to raise your child in the event you die is a daunting task.  While godparents can be a potential choice for a guardian, without...

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