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11 Major Reasons to Update Your Estate Planning in Illinois

11 Major Reasons to Update Your Estate Planning in Illinois

If you have an estate plan, you are already doing better than many. Creating an initial estate plan is certainly challenging, and it’s often an emotionally difficult process. It's understandable that you don't want to repeat the experience and update your plan. But as...

How Can Life Insurance Help with Estate Planning?

How Can Life Insurance Help with Estate Planning?

Life insurance can be a valuable tool in the estate planning process – providing protection and cash when your loved ones need it most. Many people ask us if life insurance should be a part of their estate planning. Our answer always depends on the individual...

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11 Major Reasons to Update Your Estate Planning in Illinois

11 Major Reasons to Update Your Estate Planning in Illinois

If you have an estate plan, you are already doing better than many. Creating an initial estate plan is certainly challenging, and it’s often an emotionally difficult process. It's understandable that you don't want to repeat the experience and update your plan. But as...

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How Can Life Insurance Help with Estate Planning?

How Can Life Insurance Help with Estate Planning?

Life insurance can be a valuable tool in the estate planning process – providing protection and cash when your loved ones need it most. Many people ask us if life insurance should be a part of their estate planning. Our answer always depends on the individual...

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How to Get Started Allowing Hunting on Private Property

How to Get Started Allowing Hunting on Private Property

Hunting has long been a cherished tradition and recreational activity for many individuals. Understanding the requirements and options for hunters is crucial, whether you're experienced or just starting out. In Illinois, prospective hunters need a hunting license,...

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How to Plan for Aging: A Local Event in Montgomery County

How to Plan for Aging: A Local Event in Montgomery County

On Thursday, April 27, 2023, Edwards Group Elder Care Director Melissa Coulter and Elder Care New Client Specialist Audri Richard spoke to a crowd of over 60 people at The Event Center of Montgomery County in Hillsboro, Illinois. The event, titled "Protect Your Life...

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Benefits of Edwards Group’s Dynasty Membership

Benefits of Edwards Group’s Dynasty Membership

Life comes at you fast and plans need to be kept up to date. Take the guesswork out of planning and preparing for changes in family, financial, legal, or tax laws. With the Edwards Group Dynasty Membership, we take responsibility for your updates.  At Edwards...

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Caring for Your Aging Parents

Caring for Your Aging Parents

  As an adult you will find yourself at some point caring for you aging parents. This change in your relationship can be a difficult task to cope with, but Edwards Group is here to help. While there are plenty of resources available, the problem is finding them. To...

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Effective Tools for Estate Planning: Dynasty Membership

Effective Tools for Estate Planning: Dynasty Membership

Edwards Group has many useful tools in its so-called toolbox to help you effectively plan. One of these tools is our Dynasty Membership. Much like protecting other big investments in your life, like changing the oil in your car or replacing the roof on your house,...

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IMPORTANT info for Veterans and their Spouses

IMPORTANT info for Veterans and their Spouses

Do you know anyone who is a veteran? Are they over the age of 65, and did they serve during wartime (World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Gulf War)? If they are struggling with the challenges of aging – activities of daily living, living independently, grappling with the...

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How to Save the Family Farm from Nursing Home Costs

How to Save the Family Farm from Nursing Home Costs

Family farming revolves around the land. Farmland is often passed down from generation to generation. The assets, skills, and work ethic that have been poured into the farm are the family's legacy. The act of passing on the land to one's children is a rite of passage...

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