Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Houston estate planning attorney helps you avoid a downgrade for your family

What a messy few weeks. Heartbreaking news from Afghanistan, the S&P downgrade -- and now all of the resultant (and gruesomely predictable) political posturing. Oh, and as I write this, it is no surprise that the stock market is "reacting" a bit.
   
Hegwood's Key Reminder #1:
The only thing certain about the stock market is that it is volatile. So those of you with many assets resting there, do not make moves out of panic. Sit down with your advisor to discuss a tax-advantaged strategy ... not a knee-jerk fear response.

Hegwood's Key Reminder #2:
What you choose to "ingest" over these next few days will greatly impact your state-of-mind. Garbage in, garbage out, as they say. And, of course, the opposite is true--when you surround yourself with excellence and clear-eyed determination, you find that your heart and mind carry much greater strength. Temper your media intake this week, as they are (quite literally) merchants of fear.

Hegwood's Key Reminder #3: The only thing you can truly control is yourself.
You can't control the market, you can't control the US debt rating (unless, of course, Messrs. Geithner and Bernanke are reading this -- perhaps you guys can!), and there is a real sense in which you can't even, really, control your salary and income.

So, with those key reminders in mind, here is what I suggest:

Call my office this week: 281-218-0880
  and request one of our limited Estate Planning Saver Sessions. During this session, we will analyze your current situation and identify the most tax-advantaged, wisest and effective plan for your estate, no matter what happens with the economy, or with other outside factors.

After all, you CAN control your estate strategy... and we can help.

In fact, here is one more incentive for you...

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Downgrade Avoidance Special Gift Certificate
$250 Towards Any Estate-Planning Service
"Yes, I Want to Protect Myself and my Family from All the New Tax Laws and Ensure That My Family is As Prepared and Protected As Possible With a Rock-Solid Estate Plan."
Deadline: August 23rd OR we reach our limit
Limit: First 8 respondents only (we're limited by capacity)
Email or call us (281-218-0880) now!

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