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When Should You Have an Estate Plan?

Carson Wealth

CFP ® , Director of Consumer Investment Research . Estate planning touches two critical aspects of our lives: It can direct the distribution of property while providing a structure of guardianship and care for ourselves as well as those we love and care for. What Is Estate Planning? When Do You Need an Estate Plan?

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Who Needs Estate Planning?

Carson Wealth

CFP ® , Director of Consumer Investment Research? . Estate Planning isn’t fun to think about. But estate planning is so much more than terminal actions – it helps set a stage for a rich life while protecting against unnecessary taxes and family feuds. . Who needs estate planning?

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Top Estate Planning Resources for Financial Planners

eMoney Advisor

You never know when you’ll encounter that portion of the population that would rather get a root canal than make an estate plan. The good news is that there are many helpful resources for anyone who needs to assist in estate planning discussions. Attendees will be eligible to earn 1 CFP® CE credit.

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3 Celebrity Estate Planning Slipups Clients Can Learn From

eMoney Advisor

That occasion marked an agreement with the IRS on a $156 million value on Prince’s real estate and recordings for the artist who died in April 2016—without a will. What can we learn from celebrity estate planning disasters like this? Such cautionary tales prove the value of proper planning. It turns out, plenty.

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What Estate Plan Documents Do I Need?

Carson Wealth

CFP ® , Director of Consumer Investment Research . Many people believe, incorrectly, that estate planning is for older, ultra-wealthy people. But the simple truth is: If you have property, you need an estate plan. The following are some of the key documents you should consider including in your estate plan.

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What You learn in Risk Analysis Under CFP Certification

International College of Financial Planning

To become a certified financial planner (CFP), you must learn about risk analysis in-depth. Here are some of the key things you learn in risk analysis under CFP certification. The CFP examination program includes eight topics covering all aspects, from the program’s fundamentals to applying skills in the real world.

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#FA Success Ep 309: Leveraging Structured Notes To Differentiate A Highly-Leveraged $300M Solo Practice, With Anh Tran

Nerd's Eye View

In this episode, we talk in-depth about how, even though it is admittedly more time consuming for her firm, Anh conducts extensive due diligence and analysis to integrate structured notes into her client portfolios and ladders them on a rolling quarterly basis so that clients can continuously reinvest at then-current rates and features, why Anh decided (..)