Estate Planning “Need to Knows” for Military Families
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estate planning
military personnel
family resources

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O'Neill, Barbara, Martie Gillen, and Kristen Jowers. 2024. “Estate Planning ‘Need to Knows’ for Military Families: FCS3389 FY1531, 1 2024”. EDIS 2024 (1). Gainesville, FL. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fy1531-2024.

Abstract

This publication discusses general information about estate planning, military-specific estate planning, five estate planning tips for military families, and estate planning resources. Written by Barbara O’Neill, Martie Gillen, and Kristen Jowers, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, January 2024.

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