Kulas & Crawford - Q4 2024

HOW ESTATE PLANNING GIFTS TRANQUILITY TO YOUR FAMILY Unwrap Peace of Mind

The Gift That Keeps on Giving 1. Gives You and Your Loved Ones Peace of Mind: The foremost benefit of estate planning is the peace of mind it offers. Knowing that your affairs are in order and your loved ones won’t be burdened with difficult decisions during a time of loss is comforting. It reassures everyone involved that there is a clear plan in place. 2. Facilitates Financial Management: An estate plan includes vital components like trusts and powers of attorney, guaranteeing your assets are managed and distributed as you see fit. This can protect your family’s future, provide for any minors or dependents you’re responsible for, and minimize the emotional and financial strain on your relatives.

While gifts are often wrapped in festive paper and adorned with bows, one of the most profound presents you can offer doesn’t come in a box — it comes in peace of mind through thoughtful estate planning. Estate Planning Is the Best Holiday Present Estate planning might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of holiday cheer, but it’s truly a gift to yourself and your loved ones. It’s time to reframe estate planning from being a burdensome chore to a considerate and caring act. It’s about respecting your wishes and caring for your loved ones, even when you’re not around to do so yourself.

3. Supports Charitable Giving: If philanthropy is important to you, estate planning can help cement your legacy by allocating parts of your estate to charities or causes you care about. This way, your spirit of giving can continue even after you’ve passed away. Consider setting an appointment with our team this holiday season to review or start your estate plan. Our firm is committed to helping you provide this invaluable gift to your loved ones. Whether you’re updating an old plan or starting anew, our team is here to ensure that your future — and the future of those you care most about — is secure. This act of love and foresight might be the most significant gift you give this holiday season.

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STICKY FIG AND PECAN PUDDING WITH TOFFEE SAUCE

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Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 6-cup ovenproof bowl and line the bottom with waxed paper. 2. In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar, eggs, baking powder, and flour until smooth. Stir in pecans and figs, then add 1/2 cup hot water. 3. Pour batter into prepared bowl, cover with a circle of waxed paper, then cover tightly with foil. Bake for 50–60 minutes until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. 4. For toffee sauce, put butter and sugar in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves. Stir in cream and increase heat to medium. Bring to just below boiling, then reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5–7 minutes until thickened. 5. Turn pudding onto a plate and drizzle with toffee sauce.

3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

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2/3 cup brown sugar

2 eggs, beaten

1 tsp baking powder 3/4 cup self-rising flour

3/4 cup dried figs, roughly chopped 3/4 cup pecans, roughly chopped 1/2 cup hot water

Toffee sauce •

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1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup heavy cream

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