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Wills, Care And Tough Talks: A Mother’s Day Financial Planning Guide

Wills, Care And Tough Talks: A Mother’s Day Financial Planning Guide

Are you ready for the legacy you want to leave behind?
It starts with difficult and honest conversations, and the right documents in place.

"Key Documents Every Family Needs

There’s near-unanimous agreement among experts on what paperwork to prioritize to make sure a family member’s care and finances are taken care of, should they be unable to attend to them themselves, which includes:

A durable power of attorney (POA) for financial decisions
A health care proxy or advance directive
A last will and testament or a living trust
A living will or POLST (Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment)
A letter of instruction and a complete asset inventory
Updated beneficiary designations on life insurance policies and retirement accounts"

It's not about age or wealth. It's about being intentional with your legacy.

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Empower yourself with easy-to-understand resources and learn more about the financial industry.

The opinions expressed in this article are of the fund company that owns this content and do not constitute professional advice or recommendation, nor do they reflect the official position of Sun Life. Please seek advice from a qualified professional, including a thorough examination of your specific legal, accounting and tax situation.
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Boost your knowledge with this helpful article.

The opinions expressed in this article are of the fund company that owns this content and do not constitute professional advice or recommendation, nor do they reflect the official position of Sun Life. Please seek advice from a qualified professional, including a thorough examination of your specific legal, accounting and tax situation.
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