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    Estate Planning for Single Mothers: A comprehensive guide to protecting your children's future
    Estate Planning for Single Mothers: A comprehensive guide to protecting your children's future
    Estate Planning for Single Mothers: A comprehensive guide to protecting your children's future
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    Estate Planning for Single Mothers: A comprehensive guide to protecting your children's future

    By Sherley Florival and Tavarius Tate Florival

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    The book "Estate Planning for Single Mothers" is a guidebook that provides information and advice on how single mothers can effectively plan their estate. The book is written specifically for single mothers who want to ensure that their assets are protected and their children are taken care of in the event of their death or incapacity.

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    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAbsolute Author Publishing House
    Release dateApr 13, 2023
    ISBN9781649537577
    Estate Planning for Single Mothers: A comprehensive guide to protecting your children's future
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    Sherley Florival

    Sherley Florival is an author, content creator, and speaker. With extensive experience as a content creator, she has created her own business called Sherley Magazine, a lifestyle publication that focuses on the total wellbeing of the spirit, soul, and body. She dives in topics such as self evolution, relationships, and spirituality.

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      Estate Planning for Single Mothers - Sherley Florival

      Introduction

      B

      eing a single mother comes with its own set of challenges, and one of the most important ones is ensuring that your children are taking care of in case something unexpected happens to you. Estate planning is an essential tool that can help you protect your assets, plan your children’s future, and provide Peace of Mind. In this book, we will explore the various aspects of estate planning and provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to create a solid estate plan that is tailored to your unique needs as a single mother.

      Chapter 1

      Understanding Estate Planning

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      his chapter will provide an overview of what estate planning is, why it is important, and the various elements that make up an estate plan. It will also explain the difference between a will and a trust, and the benefits and drawbacks of each.

      Estate planning is the process of preparing for the transfer of a person’s assets and wealth after their death. It involves creating legal documents and strategies to ensure

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