Category Archives: Personal Assets

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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Reduce Panic Before An Emergency Strikes!

Most of us have participated in emergency drills – usually weather related and usually at work or school.  But what happens if an emergency strikes while you’re at home? Does your family have a plan to evacuate or hunker down? What about preparing your neighborhood, apartment building or block on what to do if a disaster strikes your community?

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