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Family Conversations for Generational Wisdom 2025
Go To Post ►: Family Conversations for Generational Wisdom 2025Updated in 2025, here are my suggestions to prompt conversations about family history, family stories, and what I call “generational wisdom”.
Debbie London Baker on Ask the Experts, July 2024
Go To Post ►: Debbie London Baker on Ask the Experts, July 2024Topics include Why planning is important and what motivates me. Avoiding probate. Medical power of attorney.
I need a Will and Nothing More – WRONG!
Go To Post ►: I need a Will and Nothing More – WRONG!A will does not automatically avoid probate. Florida courts still need to officially appoint people to carry out your wishes.
People think they NEED a Trust. You have other options.
Go To Post ►: People think they NEED a Trust. You have other options.Plenty of people benefit from a Trust – not everybody needs one. Other options can keep your estate out of probate.
Creating an Estate Plan Does Not Have to be Painful
Go To Post ►: Creating an Estate Plan Does Not Have to be PainfulCrafting your estate plan can bring peace of mind. It’s about your legacy, your loved ones, and ensuring your wishes are honored.
Debbie London Baker on Ask the Experts, June 2024
Go To Post ►: Debbie London Baker on Ask the Experts, June 2024Topics include: You never know what’s going to happen. Four Easy Pieces of estate planning. What does an Executor do?
Hurricane Season & Your Legal Documents
Go To Post ►: Hurricane Season & Your Legal DocumentsThis sometimes-personal conversation occurred a few weeks after Hurricane Milton hit Tampa., and now is a good time to remember the lessons: get your documents in order.
Estate Planning is for Your Life
Go To Post ►: Estate Planning is for Your LifeWhen done the right way with someone who listens, empathizes, keeps the mood light, you can create an estate plan that makes your life better.
Debbie London Baker on Ask the Experts, May 2024
Go To Post ►: Debbie London Baker on Ask the Experts, May 2024Topics include: Counseling is part of the job description. You never know what’s going to happen. Four Easy Pieces of estate planning. What does an Executor do?
Living Will or Last Will? Which one do you need?
Go To Post ►: Living Will or Last Will? Which one do you need?In this video, I explain the difference between a living will and a last will. One document is valuable while someone is alive, the other is useful after they are no longer alive.