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How to Choose a Guardian for Yourself
Every day we make hundreds of decisions-- from what to eat for breakfast to where we go on vacation. But, what will happen if you can’t...

Tom Culpepper
Aug 31, 20183 min read
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How to Successfully Make a “Large” Gift to Your Children or Grandchildren
What constitutes a “large” gift can be relative. That being said, if you are considering giving cash or property to someone, a little bit...

Tom Culpepper
Aug 24, 20182 min read
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How to Choose a Trustee
When you establish a trust, you name someone to be the trustee. A trustee does what you do right now with your financial affairs -...

Tom Culpepper
Aug 17, 20183 min read
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Should your child’s guardian and trustee be the same person?
If you have overheard any discussion about estate planning, you have likely heard the words “guardian” or “trustee” tossed around in the...

Tom Culpepper
Aug 10, 20182 min read
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Legal Considerations For Your New College Student
If you are preparing to send your son or daughter off to college, you may be wondering how their first semester of school will go. During...

Tom Culpepper
Jul 20, 20182 min read
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Digital Afterlife: An Estate Plan for Your Facebook Account
Did you ever wonder what happens to your digital footprint when you pass away? Well you should, particularly if you are part of the 77...

Tom Culpepper
Jul 14, 20182 min read
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Passing Along a Benefit, Not a Burden
Why Incapacity Planning for Business Owners is an Indispensable Component of Your Plan Most business owners have their estate planning...

Tom Culpepper
Jul 6, 20182 min read
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The Biggest Threats to Successful Estate Planning
Poor estate planning is a recipe for disaster. Look no further than Dickens’ Bleak House—or a telenovela—to witness the tragedy and...

Tom Culpepper
Jun 29, 20183 min read
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3 Tips For Every New Homeowner
Congratulations on the purchase of your new home. Whether this is your first home or an upgrade/downsize, the purchasing of a home is a...

Tom Culpepper
Jun 22, 20183 min read
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Roth IRA Conversions After Tax Reform...Still a good idea?
Twenty years ago, the Roth IRA first became available to investors as a financial tool for their estate planning needs. These accounts...

Tom Culpepper
Jun 15, 20183 min read
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How to Fix 5 Common Estate Planning Problems
Not surprisingly, most people loathe reviewing their estate plan because it can be both confusing and daunting. Others do not want to...

Tom Culpepper
Jun 8, 20183 min read
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How to Leave Your Life Insurance and Retirement Plan to Your Minor Children
Your children are your pride and joy. It is no surprise that at some point or another, every parent likely becomes concerned about who...

Tom Culpepper
Jun 1, 20183 min read
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Why Not Just Go Online and Create Your Own Estate Planning Documents Cheaply?
There are many software programs, as well as websites, that sell do-it-yourself estate planning documents. These websites and form tools...

Tom Culpepper
May 21, 20183 min read
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Protecting Your Children’s Inheritance When You are Divorced
Consider this story. Beth’s divorce from her husband was recently finalized. Her most valuable assets are her retirement plan at work and...

Tom Culpepper
May 14, 20183 min read
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Don’t Make These Common, Expensive Mistakes: How to Leave Assets to Minor Children
Most parents want to make sure their children are provided for in the event something happens to them while the children are still...

Tom Culpepper
May 4, 20183 min read
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Why Your Estate Planner Needs to Know If You’ve Lent Money to Family
Many children and grandchildren are skipping the traditional bank and obtaining loans from parents or grandparents. Unfortunately, we...

Tom Culpepper
Apr 26, 20183 min read
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Gift Giving the Tax-Free Way
Although it’s the season of giving, no one wants to share with the IRS. Luckily, the law provides you many opportunities to give gifts to...

Tom Culpepper
Apr 26, 20183 min read
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Are Your Documents Following the Same Script? Basics of Beneficiary Forms and Estate Planning
In the event of your untimely death, the manner in which your beneficiaries -- or those people who receive your assets from your estate...

Tom Culpepper
Apr 26, 20183 min read
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