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Tag Archives: Planning for Death
Our Weekly Tip: Estate Planning and Naming a Guardian for Your Young Child
How to elect the right guardian for your minor child in the event of your premature death
Our Tip of the Week: The majority of parents of minor children in the United States do not have wills. If you are the parent of a minor child, the idea of choosing an appointed guardian in the event of … Continue reading
Our Weekly Tip: Estates, Spouses and The Limits of “Tax Free”
A few things to consider about leaving a portion of your estate -- tax-free -- to a spouse
Our Tip of the Week: Everything you leave to a spouse after you die is tax-free – which, naturally, means a big tax break. But your children may end up paying the price, what with your foregoing the ability to … Continue reading
Planning for End of Life: Final Care After Death
Planning for death is overwhelming. We asked home funeral professional Sally Shannon for insight into your after-death options.
3 Tips for Understanding Your After-Death Options: One of the most important things to consider during your end of life planning is the final care you will receive after death. Home funeral expert Sally Shannon gave us a few tips … Continue reading
3 Gems of Wisdom on Planning for Death & a Home Funeral
Home funeral guide and End of Life Consultant Sally Shannon’s on home funeral planning
Sally Shannon’s three tips on planning for death and home funerals: 1) Know Yourself: Be clear about why you are making the choice for a home funeral, whether your values are spiritual, political, financial, etc., and consider the tasks that … Continue reading
”Facing the Final Mystery: A Guide to Discussing End-of-Life Issues” by Laura Larsen, RN
A guide to talking about death, dying and end-of-life issues
Facing The Final Mystery is by no means a book you read in a few sittings — nor does it simply live on your bookshelf. Larsen’s book is more of a consulting manual, especially regarding problems that are unique to … Continue reading
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