Is Your Client’s Well-Meaning Gift a Lucky Blessing (or a Curse)?

We all plan for “just-in-case” scenarios. When packing for our week-long vacation, we throw in a rain jacket even though the weather forecast is sunny—just in case. When helping clients plan for the future, it is also important to consider what will happen just in...

Advisors: Presidential Estate Planning Lessons You Can Use to Advise Your Clients

  February marks a month in which we celebrate U.S. Presidents. Let’s examine a few of the important lessons your clients can learn from the estate planning of some of our country’s most famous political leaders.   George Washington Washington was arguably...

Estate Planning Lessons We Learned from U.S. Presidents

  February marks a month in which we celebrate U.S. presidents. Let’s examine a few of the important lessons we can learn from the estate planning of some of our country’s most famous political leaders.   George Washington Washington was arguably the most...

Advisors: When a Client Wants to Make You Beneficiary…

Imagine the following scenario: As a professional advisor, you have worked with a married couple for decades. They have been ideal clients, have taken a genuine interest in you and your family, and have told you on multiple occasions how much they appreciate your...

We know you love your Advisors, but…

  Imagine the following scenario: For years, you have worked with a valued professional advisor who has become a close friend, maybe even closer than some of your family members. You know his or her family, attend church together, and know him or her to be a...

Advisors: Don’t Let Your Clients Fall Victim to These Common Myths

  There are common estate planning myths that, left unaddressed, can create serious trouble for families and individuals, often leading to family conflict, permanently damaged relationships, and lengthy and expensive court battles. These are all avoidable!  ...