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• Who starts the probate process?
  
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• Who are Solo Agers?
  
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• How to secure your legacy
  
• Why you should always leave inheritance in trust funds
  
• How to choose the right trustee for your legacy
  
• When should you start your estate plan?
  
• What are the steps in the estate planning process?
  
• How much should estate planning cost?
  
  
  
  

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• Why is time value of money important?
  
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• What is the best way to invest for retirement?
  
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• Where to invest for retirement?
  
• Where to invest first?
  
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• What does a promotion mean for your career?
  
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• Why is getting promoted important?
  
• Why is being great at your job essential?
  
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• How to start the home buying process
• How long does the home buying process take?
• How early should you start home hunting?
• How much home can you afford?
• How much downpayment should you have saved?
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• What’s the difference between pre-qualified and pre-approved?
• How to choose where you want to live?
• How long should house hunting take?
• How open houses work
• Why first-time homebuyers should use a realtor and need a real estate attorney
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• How much are closing costs?

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• What Is an Executor?
  
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• What's the difference between Executors and Trustees?
  
• Who Is usually the Executor?
  
• What happens when you have a suboptimal Executor?
  
• What is a Professional Executor?
  
• When does hiring a Professional Executor makes sense?
  
• How to choose your Professional Executor?
  
• How are Executor fees are calculated?
  
• When is the Executor paid?
  
• Are there fees for naming a Professional Executor in my will?
  
• My mother named me the executor in her will, but I’d rather hire a professional executor. Is that allowed? (Yes!)

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