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Despite the fact that it happens to every single one of us and is every bit as natural as birth, very few among us are properly prepared for death—whether our own death or the death of a loved one. Yet the pandemic might be changing this. According to Census figures, the pandemic caused the U.S. death rate to spike by nearly 20% between 2019 and 2020, the largest increase in American mortality in 100 years. More than two years and over 1 million deaths later, it is more clear

Estate planning is generally a deliberate and well thought out process that is carried out throughout the life of the person doing the planning. You may think about who gets your prized art collection in the event of their death, who is going to make medical decisions in the event of your incapacitation, and who is ultimately going to take care of your financial affairs. But what happens when death or incapacitation hits before you have had time to think about these things? W

Good and bad has come from this global pandemic. This week I want to share my good and bad and hear from you about your good and bad. Yes, I am counting down the days to when this thing will be over. However, I understand that there is no quick fix and it will get worse before it gets better. I have been listening to stories from people all over the world about how their lives have changed. I have heard about people losing loved ones, taking more time with their families, and

The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of information on what is really going on with the spread of COVID-19. Continent to continent, state to state, person to person, we are learning more about this highly contagious and deadly virus every single day. More recently the federal government has approved a $2 Trillion stimulus package to help ease the economic backlash of social distancing and the resulting shut down of so many businesses. In a time when things are tight, many

COVID-19 has taken the planet by storm! From a wild meat market in Wuhan, China all the way across the oceans in every direction. Its relentless force has all but brought the world as we once knew it to a screeching halt. There are not many corners of the earth from which this virus has hidden its face. Of course blended families are no exception. How has COVID-19 impacted your blended family? Take Liz and Errol. Errol has a 3-year old daughter, Angel, with his ex-girlfriend