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Financial Readiness and Executorship
​Over the years, especially during the last several, I have shored up my finances to make things easier for myself, and potentially for my loved ones should someone have to take them over.   I also wanted to make it easier for our beneficiaries to transfer our assets to them, should/when the inevitable occurs.  Since 2012, I managed my parents finances due to advanced age, and deaths.   And during 2020, our last two parents passed and we became executors of their estates.  The suggestions provided in each Financial Readiness section are derived from my education in accounting and business, 37+ years experience in private then governmental accounting, Treasurer-ships at church and a Home Owner's Association, as well as first hand hands-on managing of personal finances.  The advice that I am offering may contain some common sense, and will be incomplete, but it is intended to help you through some/most of life's financial challenges.  Please remember to consult your attorney or CPA if you have any questions specific to your particular circumstances.

I tried to paint a fairly broad financial spectrum in these sections, realizing that many  financial situations will fall below or above "the average" resource level, but hopefully there are a few pieces of advice for everyone.

Also, remember that these Pages fall under #TUNA, meaning that it's Tom's Unsolicited No-Nonsense Advice.  Sure.
​I have arranged my information and suggestions into three sections (links):
  • Section I - Planning for yourself and your beneficiaries

  • Section II - Taking care of your parent(s) finances, etc., while they are still living
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  • Section III - Executorship following the death of your last parent

  • My Insurance Agent provided me with an Estate Plan, which is quite comprehensive, that could be a helpful tool for you to get your financial and other affairs in order.  Click here to access the Plan.
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Before I begin, I want to recommend a Financial Advisor that I highly respect, mostly agree with, and that you can gain a lot of financial knowledge from.  Dave Ramsey.  He has a syndicated radio talk show, has written many books, founded Financial Peace University, amongst other accomplishments.  In a nutshell, Dave believes that if you get out of and avoid debt altogether, and use his "baby steps", you should be assured of financial success.  The plan is not that easy, but it really works.  Check it out.

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    • WFC-Libations
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    • WFC-Mexican
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    • WFC-Sandwiches & Burgers
    • WFC-Soups
    • WFC-Stews and Chili
    • Ma's Kitchen Korner
  • Cushings
  • Renaissance
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    • Smoking Salmon and Steelhead
    • Brewing, Wine & Cider Making >
      • Cider
      • Wine Making
      • Beer, Wine & Cider Making Blog
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        • Cutlery
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    • Pickles
  • Pursuits
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  • #TUNA
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    • Financial Readiness and Executorship >
      • Financial Readiness for You and Your Beneficiaries >
        • Financial Readiness-Beneficiary Designations
        • Financial Readiness - Taking Responsibility for Parental Finances >
          • Parental Responsibilities-Notificationss
          • Parental Responsibilities-Banking
          • Parental Responsibilities-Budgeting Etc.
          • Parental Responsibilities-Other
        • Financial Readiness - LIfe and Health Insurance
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        • Financial Recordkeeping
      • Financial Readiness - Managing your Executorship
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