Girl, Are Your Children and Money Protected If You Die or Divorce? Girlfriend Chat with Estate Lawyer Candace Hansford

If something were to happen to you today, are your family and assets protected? What do the words, "will," "trust," and "estate plan," actually mean?  Our girlfriend, Candace Hansford, a Trust & Estate lawyer breaks it all down!

In this episode, Candace will help us understand:

1.  The difference between a Living Will, Last Will & Testament, and Trust;

2. How to control the outcome of what happens to your children and money with a solid Estate Plan;

3.  What you should know about estate planning and step-children / bonus children;

4. Why you should change your beneficiaries during a divorce; and

5. The Number 1 thing she tells her girlfriends to do to protect their legacy!

Nothing is guaranteed in life but death and taxes! Seriously, we aren't here forever so let's not only make the most of the time we have today but set up our children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren in the best way!  When we know better - we do better!  This episode is the one to get us Grown Girls protecting ourselves now and forever.

 

Episode Girlfriend Guest: Candace D. Hansford is the owner and Lead Attorney of The Hansford Firm, a boutique law firm headquartered in Chicago, IL. Candace concentrates her practice in matters related to trusts and estate planning, administration and litigation. Ms. Hansford routinely assists clients in the creation and execution of their individual and family estate planning, as well as administration of estates across the country. She assists clients in memorializing their wishes for both tangible and intangible property, as well as succession planning for future generations.

Website: www.hansfordlegal.com

 

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