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The Estate Planning Guide: Build Your Plan in 30 Minutes

Jay, CEO of BestFarewell

Most people think estate planning is something wealthy families do with a team of lawyers in a conference room. In reality, 69% of Americans have no estate plan at all. Not because they don't care about their families, but because they don't know where to start.

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How to Write a Will Without a Lawyer: A Safe, Step-by-Step Guide

Team BFTeam BF

Marcus kept his will in a drawer. A filing cabinet drawer, to be precise, in the basement of a house he sold three years ago. When his children asked about his estate plan, he waved them off. "It's handled," he said. It wasn't.

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Press Release: BestFarewell Launches AI-Powered Platform to Help Families Navigate End-of-Life Planning

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New platform combines secure document storage, AI-powered obituary writing, and digital memorials in response to the widespread end-of-life planning gap

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The Paperwork After Loss: How Our Estate Dashboard Keeps Families Organized

Jay, CEO of BestFarewell

In the quiet of a dimly lit kitchen, a recently bereaved individual sits surrounded by a sea of paperwork. Insurance forms, account statements, and a myriad of questions they never thought to ask lay scattered across the table. Their loved one had always handled these matters, and now, in the midst of grief, they are left to piece it all together. This is the reality many families face after the loss of a loved one.

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Holiday Season Risks: The Statistics on Accidents and Loss That Every Family Should Know

Team BFTeam BF

Ah, the holidays: a time of joy, laughter, and the occasional family squabble over who gets the last piece of pie. Picture this: the tree is twinkling, the kids are tearing through wrapping paper, and the kitchen smells like a gingerbread factory. It's a scene straight out of a holiday movie. Yet, amidst this festive chaos, there lurks a sobering reality: the holiday season carries real risks.

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Estate Dashboard: The Complete Guide to Simplifying Probate and Estate Administration for Families

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Managing an estate can be a daunting task for any executor. The probate process is often complex and time-consuming, requiring meticulous attention to detail and constant communication with family members. Executors face numerous challenges, from tracking probate milestones to organizing estate documentation. In this guide, we introduce the Estate Dashboard, our newest tool designed to simplify estate management and probate tracking for families.

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From Chaos to Clarity: How Families Can Work Together in Difficult Times

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From Chaos to Clarity: How Families Can Work Together in Difficult Times

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Beyond Social Media: Creating Private, Meaningful Memorial Spaces

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Beyond Social Media: Creating Private, Meaningful Memorial Spaces

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Welcoming New Customers and Exciting New Developments at BestFarewell

Jay, CEO of BestFarewell

A Heartfelt Welcome to Our New Customers