Keystone Law Firm - March 2024

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

From Teen Tantrums to Estate Plans: Understanding Emotional Responses

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How Low-Cost Index Funds Can Maximize Your 401(k)

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Bell Pepper Sandwich

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Ensure Your Assets Are Distributed Wisely

Embrace the Empty Nest

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HOW TO ENJOY THE EMPTY NEST

and share your own. Arranging in-person visits can turn into new traditions for your family. Allow yourself to enjoy this different but equally rewarding aspect of parenthood. Now, let’s turn the spotlight on you. This is your time, a golden opportunity to focus on self-care and personal growth. Remember those hobbies you shelved when parenting took center stage? Dust them off and give them

Welcome to the new phase of life every parent faces, the empty nest. It’s that bittersweet time when the last child packs up and leaves only echoes in their once bustling rooms. Suddenly, the soundtrack of your life has shifted from a lively chorus to silence. For 18 years or more, school runs, sports practices, and the ever- present hum of family life framed most of your days. Now, your home feels a tad too spacious.

a whirl! Painting, hiking, learning a musical instrument, or even skydiving — there’s no better time to explore old or new interests.

It’s normal to miss the commotion and the constant interaction with your children. But you are entering an exciting new chapter in your life, just like your children are. Your role as a parent is simply evolving. You’ve been their guide, teacher, and protector for years, and those roles don’t just disappear — they transform. Your children will still look to you for support and guidance; this is your chance to be there for them in a new way. There’s no reason to be cut off from your children. Stay connected through texts, FaceTime calls, and good old-fashioned phone conversations. Discuss their new experiences

With fewer responsibilities at home, you can pack your bags and explore. Whether across the globe or the state, travel refreshes your spirit and broadens your horizons, offering perspectives that can only come from stepping out of your comfort zone.

Life doesn’t stop teaching, and we never stop learning. Your nest might be empty, but your life is full of opportunities waiting for you to seize.

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