Tag: LegacyPlanning
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Has Your Will Kept Up with Your Life?
What did your life look like six years ago? It was the summer of 2020, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. You might have been working from home, spending a lot of time outside, or learning how to place a grocery delivery order. You may have also used that time to create a will.…
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The Gift That Keeps on Blooming
Every spring, the banks of the Potomac River burst into beauty as thousands of cherry trees show off their blooms. The sight draws millions of people to Washington, D.C., to celebrate the National Cherry Blossom Festival. There’s a rich history behind this event and the trees at its center, marked by a relationship that spans…
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4 Ways to Pass on a Legacy of Love
It started as a simple holiday centerpiece – a bouquet of flowers and a few candles on a decorative tray. As she gathered the items from their storage bins, Anne came across a few mementos of holidays past, and an idea was sparked. What if these small treasures became the table’s focal point? This would…
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Tensions Rising? How Giving Thanks Brings Peace
A “thank you” a day keeps the doctor away? Science tells us it’s possible. According to a number of studies conducted in recent years, the practice of gratitude has a positive effect on our mental and physical wellbeing, including better sleep, mood, and immunity, as well as decreased depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and blood pressure.…
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3 Ways to Give Like a Billionaire
Imagine you have a billion dollars. What would you do with the money? Maybe you’d have a bigger house, take some amazing trips, or provide everything your family needs. How preposterous would it be if you gave it all away? That’s exactly what billionaire Charles Feeney did. Embracing a “giving while living” philosophy, he committed…
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Legacy Planning is an Act of Love
Before Dr. Gary Chapman was a bestselling author, he was a husband in a struggling marriage. His wife was frustrated that he didn’t help around the house. He was disappointed she didn’t respond to his words of encouragement. “One night she said to me, ‘You keep saying “I love you,” but if you love me,…