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Evan Farr Wrote the Book Have You Read it? Get Your Free Copy Now... "This book is a must-read for anyone who is serious about protecting their assets from the nightmares of probate,
lawsuits and nursing home expenses. The book is easy to read, clear and concise. The examples in the book are real and
very informative; they illustrate the dire consequences that families face when their loved ones do not plan in advance.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who is concerned about protecting
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that Mr. Evan Farr is truly a pioneer in this field." Nursing Home Expenses Using a Specialized

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  • 100% of retirees hope to take their last breath at home.
  • Only 30% do; the other 70% wind up needing long-term care in a facility.
  • Most retirement planning assumes that you will live a full and active life until you die in your sleep.
  • But for most people, life won’t go that way. Health problems will often make retirement a long, slow, downward skid toward an undignified end.
  • Most retirement plans don’t address this. That’s why so many people wind up broke, either becoming a burden or being forced into institutional care.
  • Good retirement planning addresses this potentially catastrophic issue that so many people don’t want to talk about.
  • If you want to do real retirement planning, you’ve come to the right place.
 Are you Prepared for Incapacity? Are you Prepared for Incapacity? What would happen if you suddenly became
incapacitated and were unable to make decisions for
yourself? We can help you prepare in advance to ensure
your wishes are met, and your loved ones aren’t faced
with any additional grief or stress. Learn More Are your Estate Planning Are your Estate Planning
Documents Up-To-Date? The cost of a review is minimal; but the cost to your family
if you neglect your plan could be disastrous. Our Lifetime
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Care of if Something Happens to You? Parents of those with special needs are tasked with
planning for their children throughout their lifetime,
as many of them will outlive their parents but might not
be able to support themselves and live independently.
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It’s National Estate Planning Awareness Week — Take Advantage of this Important Week to Get Your Planning in Order 

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Dear Angel,  I read somewhere that this week is National Estate Planning Awareness Week. How can I convince my family and friends that they need an estate plan?  Thanks for your help!  Planna Head  ---   Dear Planna,  Nearly 56 … [Continue reading]

Can Caring for a Loved One Be Harmful?

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I met with an adult child of a client earlier this week. When the family first came to me about a year ago, the wife had late-stage Parkinson’s and the husband had been her primary caregiver for many years. The husband was clearly experiencing the … [Continue reading]

What Are the Rules for Taking Money Out of Tax-Deferred Retirement Accounts?

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Many of us think of retirement as part of the natural order of things. Not long ago, this meant working until you’re about the age of 65, then living off a pension and Social Security benefits. Now, pensions have become less common, and the prospect … [Continue reading]

Why Would a Married Couple Want Separate Trusts?

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Dear Kiwi and Mango, My husband and I are ready to embark on our Estate Planning. This is the second marriage for both of us, and we aren’t sure whether to get a joint trust or separate trusts? I read somewhere that there is a benefit to separate … [Continue reading]

What Happens When You Die with No Will in Virginia, Maryland, or DC?

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Over two-thirds of U.S. adults have no Last Will and Testament or Estate Plan, according to a recent Caring.com study. Dying without a Will (and without an Estate Plan that uses a Living Trust as a Will substitute to avoid probate) means that your … [Continue reading]

How Should You Discuss Trusts, Inheritances, and Stipulations with Children and Grandchildren?

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Q. I will be leaving my eight grandchildren money in trusts and have certain stipulations and incentives I decided to include. I’d like to talk to them and their parents about it, but I am not sure how to broach the topic and have an effective … [Continue reading]

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