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The Ward Law Firm on the Importance of Planning for the Golden Years

June 17, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Set Your Plan in Motion

By: Ronald Ward, Jr., Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine

Planning can be an enjoyable activity. When planning a trip, we often read books, magazines, and internet articles about our destination. Where will we stay? What will we eat? How will we get there? How long will we stay? Admittedly, retirement planning is less enjoyable for most people than planning a trip to Europe. Even so, this planning should bring you peace of mind. By eliminating the unknown and embracing a plan, our human nature finds comfort in moving toward our goal if we have an estate plan. […]

Dorsey & Company on what you need to know about beneficiary designations – LIVING WELL Magazine

September 29, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

What You Need to Know About Beneficiary Designations

Courtesy Dorsey & Company, Inc., New Orleans LIVING WELL Magazine
When you think about estate planning, the first thing that may come to mind is your will or living trust. However, while these are valuable documents, they do not have any effect on the distribution of many of your important assets. […]

The Ward Law Firm, L.L.C., on America: The Land of Opportunity – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 31, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

AMERICA: THE LAND OF OPPORTUNITY

By Ronald Ward, Jr., The Ward Law Firm, L.L.C., Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine

As the temperatures rise and summer comes upon us, I look forward to one of my favorite holidays of the year – the Fourth of July. When the flags are flying and we are sharing our collective pride in our country, I am also reminded that our freedom and sense of order differentiate us from most other countries around the world. […]