WHY ESTATE PLANNING SHOULD TOP YOUR LIST IN 2025 Happy 2025! A new year always brings so many possibilities — fresh starts, big goals, and the motivation to make them happen. But while many people focus on health or finances, one resolution can have an even greater impact on your loved ones and your peace of mind: estate planning. Why Estate Planning Matters Estate planning isn’t only about putting a will together — it’s about making sure the people you care about are taken care of if something unexpected happens, ensuring your wishes are honored, and sparing your loved ones from unnecessary stress or financial hardship. Without an estate plan, your family could face a long, expensive probate process. Even worse, decisions about your property or your children could be left to the courts. And that’s not something anyone wants to leave to chance. Why Now? Let’s be honest — estate planning isn’t usually at the top of our to-do lists. It’s easy to put off. But 2025 is the perfect time to stop procrastinating and take action. Why? Because every year you wait is a year of potential risk. A new year is a chance to reflect on where you are and where you want to be, so why not include securing your family’s future in those plans? Simple Steps to Get Started Getting your estate plan in place might feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. It starts with a conversation. You don’t need to have all the answers or a complicated list of assets — just a desire to protect the people you care about. We will walk you through everything step by step. Whether you’re creating a plan from scratch or updating it for life changes like a marriage, new baby, or business venture, we’ll make sure your plan fits your life. NEW YEAR, NEW GOALS
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Directions 1. Heat oven to 350 F. Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment and lightly grease the sides with cooking spray. 2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk almond flour, sugar, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt until combined. 3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, olive oil, vanilla, almond extract, and lemon and orange zest and juice. Combine the wet ingredients with dry ingredients. 4. Pour batter into the springform pan. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool for 15 minutes. 5. Run a knife gently around the edges of the cake, then remove the sides of the pan. If desired, dust cake with powdered sugar using a fine-mesh strainer.
1 cup almond flour
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3/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup medium- grind cornmeal 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp sea salt
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3 eggs
3/4 cup extra- virgin olive oil
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1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp almond extract Zest of 1 lemon, plus 2 tbsp juice Zest of 1 orange, plus 2 tbsp juice Powdered sugar, optional
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Let’s Make It Happen This year, don’t let estate planning fall to the bottom of your list. Taking this step will not only give you peace of mind but also ensure your loved ones are protected. Let’s make 2025 the year of taking control and planning for a secure future. You — and your family — will be glad you did.
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