{"id":1975,"date":"2022-01-11T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-11T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-257273-2704704.cloudwaysapps.com\/newsletters\/three-steps-to-prioritize-your-happiness-and-the-happiness-of-your-loved-ones\/"},"modified":"2022-01-11T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-01-11T00:00:00","slug":"three-steps-to-prioritize-your-happiness-and-the-happiness-of-your-loved-ones","status":"publish","type":"newsletters","link":"https:\/\/wiroweklaw.com\/newsletters\/three-steps-to-prioritize-your-happiness-and-the-happiness-of-your-loved-ones\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Steps to Prioritize Your Happiness and the Happiness of Your Loved Ones"},"content":{"rendered":"

Not only is January the first month of a new year, it is also a time when many celebrate Hunt for Happiness Week (January 16-22, 2022). Happiness is something that humanity, in large part, has spent a tremendous amount of effort pursuing throughout history. Early on, happiness likely came from simple victories such as having a full belly, surviving another day, or simply staying warm. Over time, with the progress of civilization, happiness may have come from more complex sources such as art and literature, family and romantic relationships, religious worship, access to a wider variety of food and drink, education, and novel experiences. For many people, a lifetime is spent accumulating wealth in the effort to find happiness. But does the mere accumulation of wealth guarantee happiness? It depends on who you ask, of course. But most people will agree that happiness can be found from a variety of sources beyond total dollars reflected on a balance sheet.<\/p>\n

<\/a>When it comes to finding happiness for both you and your loved ones, consider how your estate planning might play a role in that process. The following steps can help ensure that the effort you put into your estate planning will contribute to your and your family\u2019s happiness rather than diminish it. <\/p>\n

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<\/a>Step 1: Identify what makes you happy and prioritize it.<\/b><\/p>\n

<\/a>Rather than simply assuming that property or cash will bring continuing happiness to not just you but also your family when you are gone, it is important to think about how you can use your money and property to generate happiness. Here are some examples:<\/p>\n

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