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What’s Worse Than Probate?
Today we're going to talk about what's worse than probate. But first, let's talk about what it is exactly. What is Probate? Probate is where the judge has to get involved in carrying out an estate after death. This means nothing can be done until the judge signs the...
Asset Protection — What Is It and Why Do You Need It
Estate planning can seem complicated, but often it's just because the vocabulary isn't familiar. Here is what you need to know about asset protection: What is asset protection? What risks should I protect against? What timelines should I consider when it comes to...
What is probate and why do people want to avoid it?
You may have heard people discuss probate and how horrible it is. But what in the world is probate? And why do people want to avoid it?
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7 Reasons Estate Planning Is an Act of Love
When you think of Valentine's Day, you probably don't think about estate planning, but we do! We see the depth of our clients' love for their families everyday as they put an effective plan together -- a plan from which they may never see the benefits. A plan that...
The Difference Between a Will, a Living Will and a Living Trust
A recent survey on estate planning found that 74% of those surveyed thought estate planning was a confusing topic. That's no surprise considering estate planning has a language all its own. Today, we'll sort out the difference between a Will, a Living Will and a...
Why You Need Long-term Care Planning
Finding good care as you age has always been stressful. And thanks to the rising costs of long-term care in the U.S., the last decade of life is now more stressful than ever. Long-term care planning (or Life Care Planning) can help make sure you get good care, help...
Veterans Aid & Attendance: A Little Known Way to Pay for Care as You Age
Many people are surprised to find out they qualify for aging veterans' benefits without having a service-related disability. The VA offers benefits that can be used by a Veteran or their surviving spouse to help with costs for in-home medical care, assisted living...
Halloween 2016
At Edwards Group we expect our clients to share some pretty personal information with us in order to prepare the best plan possible for their families. That's part of the reason it's so important for us to share our families with you. Everything we do centers around...
Losing a Spouse Changes Everything: 5 Things to Think About
Suddenly, She Was Gone Recently, I (David) was in the airport, waiting on a flight when a fellow passenger opened up and told me his story. After being married for over 50 years, he had recently lost his wife. She was having a routine heart procedure and things went...
The St. Louis Rams & Beneficiary Designations
When the rules are in writing, you have to follow them. Unless you're the NFL. I am a St. Louis Rams fan. Loyal from the time they arrived in St. Louis after failing to get a new stadium in Los Angeles. Like all Rams fans, I was really upset when they left St. Louis,...
Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Edwards Group Team
Join Benefits Coordinator, Melissa Coulter, on the Edwards Group team at the Walk to End Alzheimer's September 24, 2016 at Springfield's South Wind Park. As a part of the team at Edwards Group, we help people everyday who have loved ones facing the challenges...
Introducing: Edwards Group LLC Youtube Channel
Scheduling an initial meeting or attending a workshop can be a great way to learn about the legal tools available to you. But with the hectic nature of everyday life, watching a YouTube video can be a quicker and more efficient way to access basic estate planning...
Don’t be like Prince. Make sure you have a Will.
Sadly, celebrity deaths often provide a good opportunity to review what not to do when it comes to estate planning. Imagine being worth $300 million and not even having a Will The recent death of the eccentric singer, Prince, offered another opportunity to see what...