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    Unlike other firms who hand you a sheet of instructions how to transfer (or “fund”) your assets into your revocable trust, we do it for you. This is another way that our unique process provides you confidence, comfort and clarity. You’ll rest assured knowing that your legal team includes well-trained professionals who work with your financial firms, banks and advisors to ensure that everything is titled correctly.
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    Your estate plan includes one free year in our Client Care Program, which is a cost effective way to ensure that your documents do not fall out of date with the ever changing legal, tax and financial world. The Client Care Program also works to keep your plan up to date with your family and financial situation. When you open a new account or acquire a new asset, our team will work with you to make sure that it’s titled correctly.
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      • I’m concerned about maintaining my estate plan for the future
    • Tax Efficient
      • I have large IRA or 401(k)s
      • I’m concerned about the estate tax
      • I may have large unrealized capital gains
      • I’m not sure how to escape my former state’s taxing authority
    • Family Harmony
      • I need to consider who has authority in my documents
      • I have a blended family
      • I don’t want to deprive my beneficiaries of drive and ambition
    • Asset Alignment
      • I’m not sure my assets are properly titled into trust
      • I’m not sure my beneficiary designations line up with my plan
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      • I want to ensure my plan is protected for and from myself
      • I want to protect inheritances for my spouse or children
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