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The key to successful estate preservation is planning. So, don’t put it off. Consider taking these important steps now.

As you age, it is particularly important to understand what to expect when it comes to your personal finances. Without proper planning, the high cost of long-term care could deplete your savings and threaten the financial independence of you and your spouse.

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If you wish your business to continue—and thrive—after you are gone, consider taking the time now to create a business succession plan.

These are a few of the initiatives you can take now to start managing your estate. While larger estates may have different concerns than smaller ones, the key is to recognize that planning is the issue, not size!

Writer Chuck Jaffe learned the power of planning from his brother, who suffered from a rare disease that eventually took his life.

A monthly newsletter providing your family insight about the law and finance (with an occasional dose of humor) from your friends and advocates at DuPont Wealth Solutions and the Law Offices of DuPont and Blumenstiel.

Consider what would happen if you were to suffer a catastrophic illness or become incapable of managing your own affairs.

The business landscape is continually changing but the most notable trend has been the rapid growth in the number of women-owned businesses.

The careful planning of an estate requires a great deal of expertise. If you surround yourself with a professional, supportive team as you begin the process, work through its many stages and adjust your plans over time, you assure yourself—and those you love—that the future will be secure for all.