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Happy new year and welcome to a new decade! We have been blessed with over three decades of business, community, and clients in West Michigan and we are excited for a new decade with all of you.

A few months ago, we spoke about The SECURE Act: proposed legislation which stands for "Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement."

This legislation was signed into law just before Christmas and is presented as an "enhancement" - but make no mistake:

The SECURE Act, and the history of legislation and policy behind it, is a tale of bad financial management by the federal government and a direct threat to the savings of the middle class.

Read more about it, and learn what you can do now to offset its impacts.
In the Know with Carrier Law
Do you have a child who is 18+ or about to turn 18? Once they become a legal adult, you no longer have parental rights regarding medical and financial decisions. There are four legal documents you should consider.
Putting trust into online legal documents instead of an experienced estate planning attorney? Think again.
Join our FREE Workshops with Visiting Experts
Monthly screenings | 45 min appts from 11am-2pm
4965 E Beltline Ave, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Are you concerned about your memory? Carrier Law is partnering with the Alzheimer’s Alliance at MSU to offer free, confidential memory screenings, conducted by trained administrators.

Christine Friedt, Co-owner of WeTravel

Wednesday, January 22 | 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
4965 E Beltline Ave, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Learn the many benefits of escorted travel and how it can take the stress out of your next vacation. From river to ocean cruising to land tours, the options are endless!

Dr. David Crocker, M.D., Co-owner of Michigan Holistic Health

Thursday, February 20 | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
4965 E Beltline Ave, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

This free workshop will answer questions about the use of cannabis, including: what it is, how it can help with aches and pains, what the current legal status of cannabis is, and more.

Joel Ruiter, Executive Director Home Repair Services

Wednesday, March 18 | 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
4965 E Beltline Ave, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

In this free workshop, you will learn t he pros and cons of staying in your home, how to replicate the amenities of a retirement community at home, and how to pick a good contractor and protect yourself from scams.

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Holiday Parties
Thank you to our clients who came out to celebrate the holiday season. If you weren't able to make it, check out the highlight video !
Attend a FREE estate planning workshop today!
Our LifePlan TM workshops are info-packed in a fun and casual group setting.

The workshops cover the benefits of pre-planning, the different tools available to protect your assets, an d how to avoid crisis by providi ng knowledge and answers on the threats we all face.

Register for an upcoming workshop near you:
Or, you can view the workshop online - anytime - with the LifePlan TM webinar.
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