Category: Death of a Loved One

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What Trusts Do and Don’t Do

2-year-old Cole has a book that talks about the right and wrong ways to do things. Like, “Do wear underwear. But don’t wear it on your head!” WOULD YOU USE A MICROWAVE TO WASH DISHES? The other day I met with a client who wanted to use their microwave as a washing machine. Okay, not [...]

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“You’re NOT the boss of me!!”
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“You’re NOT the boss of me!!”

We all have control issues. Cole, my son, is 2-years-old now. (The Terrible Two’s!) Yes, we have our share of yelling, “NO!!” and throwing full tantrums on the floor. Toddlers are just beginning to understand how they can exert control on the world around them, which makes for an interesting family life for a while. [...]

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The Language of Bowling and Estate Planning

Michelle and I got the kids a Wii for Christmas. Some evenings now you’ll find us practicing Wii bowling. I’ve even been teaching Bailey all the “cool” bowling terms – like a turkey or a sleeper. Even bowling has its own language to describe what’s going on in the game. Estate planning has its own [...]

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Granny Got Robbed: A Series on Elder Fraud

When you see an article in the paper about a senior being taken advantage of, it often involves a power of attorney. A power of attorney is a great legal tool that lets someone else help you pay your bills or manage finances and property. But, watch out! If you name the wrong person, you [...]

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Getting Started With Wills and Trusts: The Next Steps
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Getting Started With Wills and Trusts: The Next Steps

If you’re curious about the best way to get started at Edwards Group, download our latest flyer. It tells you the three easy steps you can take to get started today… Download the flyer here: Getting Started With Wills and Trusts FLYER

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Season Tickets and Estate Planning: When Is It Time to Reevaluate?
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Season Tickets and Estate Planning: When Is It Time to Reevaluate?

The email from the University of Illinois said, “We still have not received your payment to renew your 2012-13 Men’s Basketball season tickets.” But that still didn’t change our decision. I always had season tickets during college and most of law school. And after a bit of a break, started them again in 2003. But, [...]

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