Between Oct. 17 and Oct. 23, we recognize National Estate Planning Awareness Week. If you’ve been thinking about creating an estate plan or you need to make some updates or adjustments to your current estate plan, there’s no better time than the present. Many people don’t fully understand the importance of creating an estate plan. We see so many people go through incredibly difficult times because there was no estate plan in place. Families get overwhelmed with the probate process and all of the fees, all while they’re trying to grieve their loved ones. Some people think it doesn’t matter what happens after they’ve passed, but if they could see the pain their family has to go through, there’s no doubt they would have put an estate plan in place. It’s almost like a preventable disease. You can prevent additional suffering after you pass by creating an estate plan. IT’S NATIONAL ESTATE PLANNING AWARENESS WEEK! The Benefits of Having a Plan
Pumpkin Pie Parfaits Inspired by Kenarry.com
These parfaits are an easy fall dessert everyone can make!
Ingredients
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3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
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1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/8 tsp ground cloves 1 cup vanilla sandwich cookies 8 oz whipped topping
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2 cups cold milk
15-oz can pumpkin purée
1/2 tsp cinnamon
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Directions
1. In a large bowl, whisk together pudding mix and milk. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir in pumpkin purée, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground cloves. 2. In a blender or food processor, crush vanilla sandwich cookies into crumbs.
3. In small jars or glasses, place cookie crumbs on bottom, then pumpkin mixture, then
whipped topping. Repeat these layers twice and end with cookie crumbs.
Here are a couple of reasons everyone should have an estate plan.
Avoid the probate process. The probate process is incredibly time-consuming and can be expensive. When there’s no estate plan in place, the family has to go through probate so the courts determine who gets what. This can lead to fighting within the family. Your estate will also have to pay for lawyer’s fees, executor fees, probate court costs, and other expenses. Since probate is a legal process that requires filings in a public court, anyone can view the finances and property left behind. Give your family time to grieve. Your family is probably going to be distraught after you pass away. They are going to want some time to process their emotions and feelings so they can grieve in peace. If there is no estate plan, your family will have no time to grieve. Instead of reflecting on past memories, they will be dealing with probate and trying to ensure everything is taken care of. It’s essential that everyone has an estate plan to make things easier for their loved ones. Even if you already have one, you should be sure to keep it updated in case there have been any significant changes to your life. When you have an estate plan, you give yourself and your family peace of mind.
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Chill until ready to serve!
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