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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,...
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...
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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10 Things To Think About With Burial Instructions
In many cases, burial instructions or funeral wishes are prepared as a way to reduce stress in a family. However, Edwards Group has been involved in situations with families who were in court or threatening to sue over burial wishes. Of course, these are extreme and...
Life Estate Deeds May Not Be Your Best Option
So, what are life estates or life estate deeds? Sometimes, instead of using a trust, people will use a life estate deed to try and protect a house or farmland. This means they deed the land to their kids but reserve the right to still use the house or the farm as long...
3 Proven Essentials That Will Make Your Plan Successful
Every estate plan has three elements that determine whether it succeeds or fails. The ultimate measure of a plan's success is, "Does it do what I want it to do in my absence?" With the following three components in place, your plan is much more likely to succeed. 1....
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Watch Out For These 7 Types of “Helpers” When It Comes to Your Estate Plan
As you age, or as you complete your estate plan, you'll need to name different kinds of "helpers" who will carry out your plan when the time comes. They will assist with carrying out your desires and acting in your best interest when you can't act for yourself....
Prenuptial Agreements and Estate Planning
Prenuptial agreements aren't just something you should consider in the context of what will happen to your assets in the event you should divorce. Prenups are also really handy when it comes to estate planning. What does a prenup have to do with estate planning? Keep...
Checklist: What to do When a Loved One Dies
Things can be quite overwhelming when a loved one passes away. Here are a couple of checklists to help you know what needs to be done immediately and what can wait. Feel free to download and print out the checklist on our Resources page. If you need immediate help,...
How to Choose Good Helpers for Your Estate Plan
As you complete your estate plan, you will need to name various "helpers." These are the people who will carry out your plan when the time comes. When will that time be? When you are disabled or you pass away. These helpers will be there to oversee the legal and...
Getting Old Ain’t for Sissies: 9 Things to Consider As You Get Older
As anyone who is aging can tell you, the old saying is true: The days may be long, but the years are short. Time may be speeding by so much that there's a good chance you haven't sat down to discuss with loved ones the different things you should consider as you get...
Your Bucket List for Estate Planning: Why a Trust Might Be Right for You
The Bucket List, a 2007 Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson movie inspired a lot of people to think about their own bucket lists, or the things they would like to do before they die. While a trip around the world in a sailboat may seem a lot more exciting and...