Estate Planning

Do You Have an I Love You Plan?

Think about the people you love and care about—your spouse, kids, grandkids, siblings, parents, employees. How would they fair if you suddenly died? Do you even know? September is Life Insurance Awareness Month. Find out more on this week's episode.

Estate Planning Isn’t Just for Your Kids

There is so much more to estate planning than having a will and telling your spouse where everything is. If you haven't made an estate plan with and for your spouse, there is still time…and we are here to help.

Do You Have an Estate Plan?

Estate concerns are about more than just who gets what. Everyone focuses on the financial aspect of their legacy, but they forget to focus on what really matters—everything else.

The Griever’s To-Do List

If you love your family, you don't want to miss this week's episode. Planning is a gift. It is a gift of peace of mind and the ability to not just survive, but to thrive. Provide your family with the tools to take care of you and your wishes with confidence because you love them.

Spring Cleaning Your Financial House

Even though you think you have everything in order and in its place, your finances won’t stay stagnant. This means your financial house gets messy without you even knowing it. This week we take a look at some ways you can get a head start on your financial spring cleaning.

Life Insurance Myths

Did you know twenty percent of men die before retirement age? Is your family ready if you were killed today? Would they be taken care of the way you would want? This week we debunk some common myths about life insurance.

Family Disaster Planning

You have great power over the destiny of your family. In fact, you have the ability save your family… or destroy it. Too many of us make all the excuses in the world to not work on our estate plan or just throw darts at an attorney, get documents in place, and say we have one. Neither of these add up to a Family Disaster Plan.

Blake Briscoe Interview

We were honored to have a sit down interview with Blake Briscoe, CPA and Jim Kennedy to talk about their new business partnership, Briscoe & Associates, LLC. For more information, check out: briscoeandassociates.com

COVID Fog

Refer to any news media and the headlines are teeming with news about COVID…and has been for 2 years. It is no wonder that important information about other areas of interest is getting buried. After placing a few phone calls regarding various legislation that passed at the end of 2019, I thought it might be good to revisit some important issues that may impact your planning.

What Are Your Calluses Worth?

You’ve worked hard to build a legacy and be successful. Will your family remain successful after you’re gone? 90% of businesses fail by the third generation. The calluses are long gone and there is no foundation for these businesses to fall back on.

Legal Documents Aren‘t Just for Dying

Once you reach 18 years old, you need to obtain the basic legal documents. It's astonishing how many families we meet without a single legal document.

10 Questions You Need to Be Asking Your Financial Advisor

Complexity can lead to confusion. Confusion can lead to inaction. Inaction can lead to lost dollars. Don’t let complexity cost you. Use these ten questions to help you find an individual you can trust to guide you in turning complexity into opportunity.