Category Archives: Financial

Ensure your retirement savings, investments, and other bank accounts are distributed how you wish after you pass.

The Do’s and Don’ts for Creating a Secure Password

Password Security

Are you doing enough to deter hackers from gaining access to your devices and information?

One of the best ways to protect your information is to use strong passwords.  According to statistics, more than 90% of passwords are vulnerable to password hacking.  And over 50% of us reuse our passwords across many accounts. 

Here are some things you SHOULDN’T  do when it comes to passwords;

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What Is Probate and Can it Be Avoided?

What is Probate?

Probate is the court process by which a WILL is proved valid or invalid.  If there is no Will, it is the legal process where the estate is administered after someone dies.

In the absence of a Will the court appoints a Personal Representative to administrator the deceased persons estate. This Representative is responsible for locating any assets and determining their value. 

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What happens when you can’t live in your home any longer?

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Have you ever considered what might happen, or where you would live if you couldn’t manage taking care of yourself or your home any longer?  What about your parents?  Are you becoming concerned about their safety as they age?  Are there multiple floors to manage, are they at risk of falling, is someone checking in on them, and do they have transportation? 

If any of these are concerns of yours, it might be time to consider relocating to communities designed for seniors. 

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