Blog Articles
How Estate Planning Can Reduce The High Cost of Dying – Part 1
By 5 West Legal | | Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Family Financial Planning, Life Planning
Despite the fact that it happens to every single one of us and is as every bit as natural as birth, very few among us are properly prepared for death—whether our own death or the death of a loved one. ...
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5 Common Estate Planning Concerns For Your Second (Or More) Marriage
By 5 West Legal | | Asset Protection, Blended Family Issues, Estate Planning, Estate Planning Mistakes
With divorce occurring in roughly 50% of all marriages in the U.S. and life expectancy increasing every day, second—and even third—marriages are becoming quite common. And when people get remarried in mid-life and beyond, they often bring children from prior ...
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Key Milestones For Planning Your Retirement
By 5 West Legal | | Asset Protection, Enlightened Insurance, Estate Planning, Life Planning
The road to retirement is a long one, and as with any journey, it helps to have a few key milestones along the way to help gauge your progress. While your individual retirement plan and goals will be unique to ...
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What You Need to Know About Collecting Life Insurance Proceeds
By 5 West Legal | | Asset Protection, Enlightened Insurance, Estate Planning, Life Planning
If you're looking to collect life insurance proceeds as the policy’s beneficiary, the process is fairly simple. However, during the emotional period immediately following a loved one’s death, it can feel as if your entire world is falling apart, so ...
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