SCROLLS, SCREENS, AND SECURITY Estate Planning in an Unfiltered World
Thirty years ago, most of us switched on the news or opened our front doors to grab the daily paper to learn about what was happening in our neighborhood or worldwide. We used phones just for calling people, and the concept of artificial intelligence was mostly confined to science fiction novels or movies. Today, dozens (if not hundreds) of online news sources vie for our attention. We use our phones to have video chats with people on the other side of the world, and AI is rapidly changing how we receive and process images and information. Unfortunately, this technological evolution isn’t
And that’s a significant problem when it comes to estate planning. Whether you’re new to wills and trusts or already have documentation in place, you may be tempted to do an online search to determine whether new tax laws, financial trends, or property value changes may impact your plans. While information and data are just a click away, the quality of what you see may be questionable. Data can change in the blink of an eye, and the news you read today can be irrelevant tomorrow. This fact is essential to remember when you’re getting information about estate tax exemptions from a website that hasn’t been updated in years or watching a YouTube video posted by someone with limited knowledge on the subject matter or without the wisdom required to provide sensible solutions to specific issues. Don’t gamble on Google with your estate planning. Our firm has the expertise to sift through the fray online and separate fact from fiction. Before potentially falling down a
always as beneficial as we may think. Because we receive our media from many different (often conflicting) sources, seeking valid news and information is akin to strolling through the Wild West. Without dependable filtering and gatekeeping, legitimate facts on any number of topics can get buried under misinformation and uninformed opinions masquerading as truths.
rabbit hole of falsehood, contact us today for clear guidance in answering your questions
or concerns. In an era bombarding you with content, let us be the filter leading you to a secure legacy.
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INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. In a 9-inch round cake pan, add butter for topping. Place in oven for a few minutes until melted. 3. Sprinkle brown sugar over melted butter. 4. Cut apples into half circles about 1/4-inch thick (no need to peel) and arrange them in circles, overlapping slightly until they fill the entire pan. Set aside. 5. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. 6. Add milk, melted butter, vanilla, and egg. Whisk until combined. 7. Pour batter over apple slices, smoothing as needed. 8. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 9. Let cool to room temperature, invert on a plate, and serve.
Topping •
1/4 cup unsalted butter 1/2 cup light brown sugar
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3 Honeycrisp apples
Cake •
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt 3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 tsp vanilla extract
1 large egg
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