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Welcome Home, Kids: Now, Let's Talk Money and Wills

The holiday season is a time for families to come together, share memories and create new ones. Amid all of the gift-giving and other celebrations, holiday gatherings may be one of the few opportunities to provide important financial information to your adult children all at the same time -- as you're all together. The holidays present a unique opportunity for parents to speak with their adult children about a difficult subject -- money.

One of the most important conversations involves plans for your estate -- where assets will

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