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Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples: Protecting the Life You’ve Built Together
Karen Ahrens 10/26/25 Karen Ahrens 10/26/25

Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples: Protecting the Life You’ve Built Together

Unmarried couples face unique risks when it comes to estate planning. Having the right estate plan can ensure your partner is cared for, no matter what...

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Estate Planning Awareness Week: Why Planning Is the Greatest Gift You Can Give Your Loved Ones
Karen Ahrens 10/19/25 Karen Ahrens 10/19/25

Estate Planning Awareness Week: Why Planning Is the Greatest Gift You Can Give Your Loved Ones

Estate Planning Awareness Week is here. Learn why thoughtful, well-designed estate planning is the greatest gift you can give your loved ones…

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Why It Matters to Your Loved Ones That You Work With the Right Lawyer
Karen Ahrens 10/12/25 Karen Ahrens 10/12/25

Why It Matters to Your Loved Ones That You Work With the Right Lawyer

If you don’t work with the right lawyer, your loved ones could face years of stress, conflict, and unnecessary expense. But you can avoid putting them through this. Here’s how to find the right legal support…

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Why You Don’t Want an Initial Consultation, But a Life & Legacy Planning Session Instead
Karen Ahrens 10/5/25 Karen Ahrens 10/5/25

Why You Don’t Want an Initial Consultation, But a Life & Legacy Planning Session Instead

One reason estate plans fail is because they start with a transactional initial consultation. A Life & Legacy Planning Session transforms the process of estate planning into meaning and value for you and all the people you love...

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The Hidden Risks of Growing Older Without a Life & Legacy Plan
Karen Ahrens 9/28/25 Karen Ahrens 9/28/25

The Hidden Risks of Growing Older Without a Life & Legacy Plan

More adults are aging alone, and even with family nearby, aging brings challenges most people don’t see coming. Learn how a Life & Legacy Plan ensures you are cared for with dignity and your wishes are honored…

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Living with Loss: The Daily Impact of Grief and the Gift of Planning Ahead
Karen Ahrens 9/21/25 Karen Ahrens 9/21/25

Living with Loss: The Daily Impact of Grief and the Gift of Planning Ahead

Losing someone you love reshapes your world in ways you may never expect. But you can make it easier on the people you love most…

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The Surprising Connection Between Meal Planning and Estate Planning Done the Right Way
Karen Ahrens 9/14/25 Karen Ahrens 9/14/25

The Surprising Connection Between Meal Planning and Estate Planning Done the Right Way

How you approach meal planning reveals your deepest values about money and time – and surprisingly, it mirrors exactly how you should approach protecting your family's future…

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Don’t Lose Your Family Stories: How to Preserve Your Legacy Before It’s Too Late
Karen Ahrens 9/7/25 Karen Ahrens 9/7/25

Don’t Lose Your Family Stories: How to Preserve Your Legacy Before It’s Too Late

Every day, families lose irreplaceable stories when loved ones die without recording their wisdom, traditions, and memories. Don't let your family's history disappear too...

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The $1.5 Million Estate Planning Mistake You Can’t Afford to Make
Karen Ahrens 9/1/25 Karen Ahrens 9/1/25

The $1.5 Million Estate Planning Mistake You Can’t Afford to Make

You think you've done everything right with your estate planning. Then tragedy strikes, and a simple paperwork error costs your children $1.5 million in taxes…

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When Every Dollar Counts: How Labor Day Reminds Us That Life & Legacy Planning Is More Essential Than Ever
Karen Ahrens 8/24/25 Karen Ahrens 8/24/25

When Every Dollar Counts: How Labor Day Reminds Us That Life & Legacy Planning Is More Essential Than Ever

With inflation eating away at purchasing power and wages barely keeping pace, American workers are feeling the squeeze like never before. This Labor Day, discover why protecting what you've worked so hard to build has never been more important...

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When Fame Can’t Fix Family: What Hulk Hogan’s Estate Teaches Us About Failed Planning
Karen Ahrens 8/17/25 Karen Ahrens 8/17/25

When Fame Can’t Fix Family: What Hulk Hogan’s Estate Teaches Us About Failed Planning

Fame and fortune couldn't protect wrestling legend Hulk Hogan's family from the heartbreak of estrangement and inheritance disputes. His story reveals why even celebrities need estate planning that goes beyond the documents...

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Why Estate Documents Fail: The Hidden Truth About Traditional Estate Planning
Karen Ahrens 8/10/25 Karen Ahrens 8/10/25

Why Estate Documents Fail: The Hidden Truth About Traditional Estate Planning

You created your estate plan documents, thinking you did the right thing. But then your loved ones are left dealing with a time-consuming, expensive mess you left them…

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“It Has Been Such a Good Life”: The Legacy Your Loved Ones Need
Karen Ahrens 8/3/25 Karen Ahrens 8/3/25

“It Has Been Such a Good Life”: The Legacy Your Loved Ones Need

When Anna Harp lost her father, she didn’t get to say goodbye—but she found a final note that changed everything…

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Nobody Prepared Me for This! The Reality of Managing Inherited Real Estate
Karen Ahrens 7/27/25 Karen Ahrens 7/27/25

Nobody Prepared Me for This! The Reality of Managing Inherited Real Estate

Inheriting a home comes with hidden responsibilities that can overwhelm grieving families. From security concerns to ongoing maintenance, learn what to expect and how proper planning can prevent costly surprises…

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100 Heirs, $17 Billion, and 1 Big Estate Plan: What You Can Learn from a Tech Billionaire
Karen Ahrens 7/20/25 Karen Ahrens 7/20/25

100 Heirs, $17 Billion, and 1 Big Estate Plan: What You Can Learn from a Tech Billionaire

What happens when one person has over 100 heirs? Whether you’re worth $17 billion or not, a thoughtful plan is essential to ensure your wealth—and your values—are passed on the way you intend…

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The Life-or-Death Decisions Your Family Shouldn’t Have to Make Alone
Karen Ahrens 7/13/25 Karen Ahrens 7/13/25

The Life-or-Death Decisions Your Family Shouldn’t Have to Make Alone

Organ donation can save lives, but a recent investigation revealed how a lack of planning can lead to devastating mistakes…

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When Paradise Turns to Pain: Jimmy Buffett’s Estate Battle
Karen Ahrens 7/6/25 Karen Ahrens 7/6/25

When Paradise Turns to Pain: Jimmy Buffett’s Estate Battle

Jimmy Buffett built an empire around the laid-back "Margaritaville" lifestyle, but his $275 million estate has become anything but relaxing for his family…

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Life, Liberty, and Legacy: How Life & Legacy Planning Promotes Independence
Karen Ahrens 6/29/25 Karen Ahrens 6/29/25

Life, Liberty, and Legacy: How Life & Legacy Planning Promotes Independence

Independence Day reminds us that true freedom requires intentional planning and sacrifice. Just as the founders created a framework for lasting liberty, your Life & Legacy Plan creates lasting security for your loved ones…

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A Texas Mail Carrier’s Act of Love Shows Why Your Pets Need a Plan Too
Karen Ahrens 6/22/25 Karen Ahrens 6/22/25

A Texas Mail Carrier’s Act of Love Shows Why Your Pets Need a Plan Too

When Ian Burke, a Texas mail carrier, rushed to adopt Floyd—a 70-pound dog whose owner had died—he saved one pet from an uncertain fate, but thousands of others aren't so lucky…

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What Priscilla Presley’s Lawsuit Reveals About the Prevalence of Elder Abuse
Karen Ahrens 6/15/25 Karen Ahrens 6/15/25

What Priscilla Presley’s Lawsuit Reveals About the Prevalence of Elder Abuse

Priscilla Presley's $1 million fraud lawsuit reveals how financial predators systematically target older adults and why Life & Legacy Planning provides protection against elder financial abuse...

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