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I had a Bible college professor that was very entertaining and could make an entire class laugh with his facial expressions alone. One phrase he would commonly use, while his eyes bulged out huge and round, was, “That’s a lie from the pit of hell!” While it would always make us laugh, lies are really serious business. Lies are always designed to hold us back from something that is good for us or lead us away from that which is right. ...

I just finished a 2-year journey with my dad. It was that journey that inspired posts such as Do You Really Need All Those Papers?, Welcome To The Sandwich Generation, Be Prepared: When You Retire Is Not Your Decision, and 7 Estate Planning Mistakes That Will Rob Your Family Of Sleep. On Wednesday, that journey came to an end, and my dad is now in heaven, most likely ice skating and taking water samples of the river that John saw ...

It’s important to prepare for your death by writing a will and getting other estate planning documents in order. However, just doing that doesn’t always guarantee smooth sailing for your family. Here are some common estate planning mistakes that can cause trouble for your family after you pass. View post

Last summer, my husband and I finally sat down with an estate planning attorney. Prior to that, our will, advance directive, etc. were from online templates and barely personalized. We decided it was time to do things the right way, and boy was it a learning experience.   To prepare us for our meeting, we were mailed a long questionnaire of which about half of the questions we didn’t even understand. How important is it to us to avoid probate? Are we ...

What do you think of when you hear the term “estate planning?” Rich old people? Estates are all of the property that has to be divvied up and kept from taxes when rich people die, right?   Wrong!   In fact, estate planning isn’t just about what happens after you die. It also covers what happens if you become incapacitated or cannot handle your own affairs.   And, it’s not just about money. It’s about who will raise your children and take over your church ...