Top 5 Reasons Not to Have an Estate Plan
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Top 5 Reasons Not to Have an Estate Plan

We often hear many reasons why people do not have an estate plan or why they are putting off creating their estate plan. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). Here are the top five reasons why people don’t have an estate plan (and why these reasons shouldn’t prevent you from doing your estate plan today): I don’t have enough money, property, etc. Estate planning is not just about assets. Estate planning is a way to protect your…
How Can You Protect Your Children?
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How Can You Protect Your Children?

Many of our estate planning clients have children and want to protect their children. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). While concerns vary, protecting children is a huge part of estate planning. When parents have minor children, estate planning is essential. It allows parents to pick guardians for their children. This will ensure that they have peace of mind knowing who will care for their minor children. This will also prevent court fights over guardianship. Parents with…
How Do I Get Out of My Non-Compete?
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How Do I Get Out of My Non-Compete?

In healthcare, there has been a large expansion in non-compete clauses. Many of our clients would like to find a way out of their non-compete clause when looking to leave their current employment. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). The first way to avoid breaching a non-compete clause is to have your attorney negotiate a contract without a non-compete clause before beginning your employment. Sometimes, non-compete clauses are unavoidable. So what can you do in that situation?…
What is intrinsic motivation and are some intrinsic motivation examples?
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What is intrinsic motivation and are some intrinsic motivation examples?

We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post. If you’re familiar at all with my previous blog posts and articles you already know that I am a HUGE supporter of balanced lifestyles. You also know that I love motivating others to make positive changes, and that includes maintaining a positive mindset and learning how to build self confidence. Which is why I wanted to write about self motivation and how to get the results you want without the disgusting habit of self sabotage! What is Intrinsic Motivation? Intrinsic motivation is when you gain a desire…
CNN claims ‘stunned’ host’s statement is ‘inaccurate’
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CNN claims ‘stunned’ host’s statement is ‘inaccurate’

Don Lemon has been fired by CNN after 17 years on the network. On Monday (24 April), the news anchor announced that he had “parted ways” with CNN following a string of scandals in recent months, barely an hour after news broke that Tucker Carlson had been fired from Fox News. “CNN and Don have parted ways,” the network said in a statement. “Don will forever be a part of the CNN family, and we thank him for his contributions over the past 17 years. We wish him well and will be cheering him on in his future endeavors.” Lemon…
What is Probate?
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What is Probate?

Probate is a court process that your estate will go through after you pass away. The probate court will distribute your estate and make decisions regarding your estate. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). Many of our clients come to us without an understanding of probate or having had a bad experience with the probate court and wanting to keep their estate out of probate. If you die without a written estate plan, your estate must go…
EHR Threats?  – Rickard & Associates
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EHR Threats? – Rickard & Associates

A recent warning highlights that electronic health records (EHRs) are a top target of cybercriminals. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). The Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) issued a warning to healthcare entities regarding EHR vulnerabilities and protections. Protected health information (PHI) continues to hold its value on the dark web and is a constant target of cybercriminals. With the recent growth of telehealth and healthcare technology, we have seen a large increase in cybercrime and…
How Can I Protect My Children in Estate Planning?
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How Can I Protect My Children in Estate Planning?

Many of our clients have concerns related to their children when planning estates. Concerns can range from making sure they are taken care of financially, choosing appropriate guardians, and more. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). Some of our clients biggest concerns are: I don’t want my child to blow all the money they inherit right away. We always tell clients the best way to ruin a great kid is by giving them tons of money. We…