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Your Voice Matters: Upcoming Voter Rights Restoration Clinic

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For most of us, the right to vote has been a part of our adult lives. It seems weird to think about not having the ability to cast a ballot. But, imagine if you lost your right to vote and had to take even extra steps to get it back? This is…

5 Celebrities Who Died Without a Will

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After Prince's unfortunate death in 2016 the news featured a multitude of articles commemorating his life and artistic influence. After those headlines faded, a new piece of news emerged: the artist died without a will. His estate, estimated…
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Four Major Ways to Classify Trusts

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We dove into the definition of the term “trust," but that’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to learning about the important agreement that’s often used for purposes including estate tax liability reduction, estate property…
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Cozy Up this GoFisch Book Club Pick: Sycamore Row

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Hopefully, by now you have had a chance to read last month's GoFisch Book Club pick, "Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die." While I could complain about how the weather right now in Iowa is in a perpetual state of snow-ice-snow-wind-freezing…
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The Howard Hughes Estate: A Cautionary Tale

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I was scrolling through Netflix the other night and finally landed on The Aviator, which I haven't seen in a while. The 2004 Scorsese film starring Leonardo DiCaprio tells the story of the eccentric aviation magnate and movie producer, Howard…
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Valentine’s Day For Married Couples: Give your Spouse a Worthwhile Gift

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You’ve been perpetually reminded by commercials, Facebook ads, and the candy aisle at the store that everyone’s favorite pink, red, and chocolate-dipped holiday is coming up quick. In this #PlanningForLove series through February 14, I'm…