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Estate Planning Strategy: Leveraging CFP® Certification Expertise

International College of Financial Planning

The Imperative of Estate Planning: Not Just for the Affluent Often, there’s a prevailing misconception that estate planning is a luxury reserved for the wealthy elite. Real estate planning is a crucial undertaking that every adult and family should prioritize.

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5 Homeowner Estate Planning Tips to Consider

James Hendries

Estate planning helps disperse your assets according to your wishes. The effort may seem daunting at first, but estate planning does not have to be overly complicated. With the proper planning, you may find yourself resting a little easier knowing you have an estate plan in place.

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What to Do When a Parent Dies and You’re the Executor

Darrow Wealth Management

If your parent had a trust, the individual(s) named in the trust documents as successor trustee will control the distribution of the trust assets. Checklist for executors of their parent’s estate Get organized Where are the original estate planning documents located? Get death certificates.

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What to do After the Death of a Spouse

Darrow Wealth Management

While it’s possible to organize financial documents ahead of time, there’s no way to truly prepare for the death of a spouse. In addition to making funeral arrangements and notifying family and friends, another priority is alerting your estate planning attorney and financial advisor.

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Financial Planning That Helps Clients Weather Disasters

eMoney Advisor

If you’ve prompted your clients to think ahead about evacuation planning, a home inventory, and a plan for documents, then they’ll be more likely to get out of harm’s way when necessary. 1 A Virtual Go-Bag and More to Guard Documents. Sometimes you need the physical, notarized copy of a document.

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Exploring the Impact of Qualifications for Financial Advisors

International College of Financial Planning

Educational and Certification Pathways The path to becoming a financial advisor typically starts with a solid educational background in finance, business administration, or economics. Professional certifications such as the CFP® or Certified Financial Planner® are beginning to attract the attention of aspiring financial advisors.

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Hurricane and Natural Disaster Preparedness

Your Richest Life

Disaster Preparedness Financial Documents. On the topic of finances, don’t forget your important documents. No one wants to think about their home being destroyed or their birth certificates being washed away in a flood. Even if you’ve digitized all of your important documents, you still might need physical copies as a backup.

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