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The Value of Financial Planning at Every Stage of Life
Financial planning is not a one-time task but an ongoing process that evolves alongside your financial situation and goals. Whether you’re focused on building wealth, protecting what you’ve accumulated, or planning your legacy, a well-structured financial plan helps...
Why Banks May Reject Your Durable Power of Attorney
A durable power of attorney is a legal document that authorizes a named agent to manage the finances of a principal. It enables the agent...
Preparing for Potential Tax Changes Under a Second Trump Administration
With the second inauguration of President Donald Trump, now is an opportune time to evaluate how potential changes to tax policy could...
End of Year Tax Options
When the majority of people think of the tax calendar, April 15th is often the most important date in their minds. Although Tax Day is an...
Customizing a Power of Attorney
A power of attorney is a powerful tool in the estate planning tool kit. But it is essential that it is drafted correctly to be effective...
Unique Challenges in Estate Planning for Blended Families
While many people in second marriages with children from previous relationships may think that their family is perfectly blended like “The...
The Great Debate on Social Security (Part Two)
Nearly every American worker is covered by the social insurance program known as Social Security. But many do not fully understand the...
Bulletproof Estate Planning
Safeguarding Your Firearms for Current & Future Generations Firearms ownership is a delicate but ever-present topic in both American...
Diminished Capacity
How to Best Protect Your Finances in Case of Cognitive Decline (Part Two) In our previous post we explained how Great Plains Trust Company...
Spring Cleaning 2024
With the start summer, now is the perfect time to do some “spring cleaning” to get your financial records and estate planning documents in...
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