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Preserving Your Estate: Wills, Trusts & Time-Tested Strategies to Help You Leave a Lasting Legacy
Join your local host at Bridgewater State University – Weygand Hall on Tuesday, June 17 or Thursday, June 26 at 6:00 p.m. for a timely and informative financial and estate planning seminar. During this event, we’ll discuss:
- The importance of estate planning: Why having a strategy is critical for protecting assets and securing your legacy.
- Understanding estate tax laws: Key insights into exemptions, gift limits and the step-up in cost basis.
- Three major risks to your legacy: Avoiding challenges related to probate, incapacitation and improper asset distribution.
Seating is limited. This is a no-cost, no-obligation event.
Join the 100,000+ who have attended Your Retirement Reality's nationwide events and walk away with newfound confidence and actionable retirement strategies.*
Attendees will also have the opportunity to receive a complimentary Retirement, Social Security & Tax Analysis and Risk Assessment
Event Details
Location
Bridgewater State University – Weygand Hall
351 Great Hill Dr, Bridgewater, MA 02324
Date & Time
– Tuesday, June 17 at 6:00 p.m.
– Thursday, June 26 at 6:00 p.m.
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There's no better time to reevaluate your estate plan to help ensure you can preserve your estate and leave a lasting legacy. At this seminar, we'll discuss:
- Creating a personalized estate plan: How to get started with financial guidance to meet your unique needs.
- Avoiding the pitfalls of probate: Strategies designed to save time, reduce costs and help ease stress for loved ones.
- • Help reduce taxes and costs: Time tested methods used to help minimize probate fees, court costs and taxes.
- Aligning asset distribution aligns with your wishes: Using trusts, wills and intestacy planning effectively.
- Preparing for incapacitation: Tools like durable powers of attorney, health care directives and long-term care planning.
- Addressing special circumstances: Tailored strategies for blended families, business succession and special-needs heirs.
Why Attend?
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Preparedness
People thinking ahead and preparing for an early retirement or looking to reach their goals and live the lifestyle they envision.
02
Preservation
Pre-retirees or retirees who have done a really good job at saving for retirement and want to do everything they can to preserve and protect their assets.
03
Confidence
Those who don’t currently have a retirement strategy in place or are looking for a second opinion to make sure they have considered all the strategies available to them.
Protect your financial future.
Stop worrying about your financial future as retirement approaches. Our events are designed to address your concerns and provide you with the latest tools and strategies you need to create a holistic plan by focusing on these core pillars of retirement income planning…
Longevity & Legacy
Planning
Ways to help ensure your income lasts as long as you do and pass on a lasting legacy.
Tax-Efficient Retirement
Income
Discover ways to help reduce your tax burden and keep more of your hard-earned money.
Investment Strategies for Volatile Markets
Learn how to help protect your wealth and invest it comfortably, even in uncertain markets.
Proactive Social Security Strategies
Learn ways to help maximize your benefits and ensure you get the most out of your contributions.
Your Presenter
Bryan Galligan | President & Founder | South Shore Investment Services
Bryan holds a bachelor’s from Stonehill College and is a certified Estate and Trust Specialist, further enhancing his expertise in providing strategies for retirement and estate planning. Early in his career, Bryan realized financial planning wasn’t just about investments—it also included important legal documents to protect assets. This insight led him to work closely with an in-house attorney who helps set up essential legal protections for clients, helping ensure their financial futures are stable.
With a Series 65, Bryan brings a high standard of professionalism to his advisory services. Through offices in Norwell, Mass., and The Seaport in Boston, he provides personalized financial strategies with a focus on long-term planning. His client-centered approach—grounded in integrity and ethical practices—has earned him the confidence of clients across Massachusetts.
When he’s not working, Bryan enjoys spending time with his wife, Cristen, and their son, Cash. He also enjoys playing golf and attending Stonehill baseball games, staying connected to his alma mater.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Financial & Estate Planning 101?
Financial & Estate Planning 101 is associated with Your Retirement Reality; a national entity that partners with financial professionals all across the U.S. to offer unbiased information on the constantly changing tax laws and retirement strategies. There’s a knowledge gap as retirement approaches, and we’re here to help individuals like you understand the best course of action for your ideal retirement.
Who is this event for?
Our presentation is designed for individuals age 50-70 who are nearing retirement or those who have recently retired. To get the most from our events, attendees should have retirement savings ranging from $250,000 to $5,000,000. This ensures our content and strategies are more tailored to your unique financial situation.
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South Shore Investment Services does not provide legal advice and cannot draft legal documents. We work with experienced CPA’s, tax planners and estate planning attorneys who develop the legal documents that express a client’s estate planning intentions. We are pleased to work with a client’s current estate planning attorney, CPA®, and other advisers.
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