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John and Sarah (not their real names) are getting frustrated with Christmas gift-giving. Their kids are doing well and can pretty much buy anything they want. They struggle to come up with something meaningful to give during the holidays. This year, while commiserating at a warm coffee shop, they decide to write checks for their…
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Is it time to involve your family in your account management? There are different levels of involvement that can be helpful in various situations. Below is a chart to show the progression of participation from signing an IDC that allows us to share specific information with a particular person to a Power of Attorney that…
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Sometimes a bad diagnosis puts you on a new life path you didn’t consider. Diseases like Alzheimer’s and Dementia come with many medical decisions, but we often get asked how to organize finances in light of the change. There are a few things you can consider financially to prepare yourself. First, make sure your…
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We get a lot of questions from clients on naming beneficiaries to their accounts. While the paperwork is relatively straightforward, it is important to pay attention to a few key areas to avoid some common mistakes. We’ve outlined a few key areas keep in mind when naming a beneficiary Updating your will is not enough…
Read MoreWith Shred Day approaching and in the spirit of spring cleaning, we wanted to share some tips on organizing your files. Remember to dispose of your documents securely. Below is a summary of the key documents to keep and for how long: Income Tax Returns: Keep at least three years of state and federal tax…
Read MoreLeonard Rickey Investment Advisors will soon be asking for trusted contact information. Providing contact information is optional, but we suggest you consider adding 1-2 people to your accounts. We will send the request to you via email. Please contact us if you have any questions. What is a “Trusted Contact” A trusted contact is a person that…
Read MoreWhat would happen if you were mentally or physically unable to take care of yourself or your day-to-day affairs? You might not be able to make sound decisions about your health or finances. You could lose the ability to pay bills, write checks, make deposits, sell assets, or otherwise conduct your affairs. Unless you’re prepared,…
Read MoreNaming your Beneficiaries: Avoid the Pitfalls We get a lot of questions from people on naming beneficiaries to their accounts. While the paperwork is relatively straightforward, it is important to pay attention to a few key areas to avoid some common mistakes. Updating your will is not enough Your beneficiary designations trump your will. Even…
Read MoreA death in the family is traumatic and stressful, and something which all affected must come to terms with in their own way and in their own time. Unfortunately, the time during which emotions are running hot are usually also when family members need to come together and agree. In this ‘perfect storm’ of emotions,…
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