{"id":16,"date":"2026-10-31T16:40:41","date_gmt":"2026-10-31T16:40:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wealthcrafters.org\/blog\/?page_id=16"},"modified":"2026-10-31T10:07:39","modified_gmt":"2026-10-31T17:07:39","slug":"wealth-crafters-blog","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wealthcrafters.org\/blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Wealth Crafters Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wc-journal\">\n<section class=\"wc-hero\">\n<p class=\"wc-eyebrow\">THE WEALTH CRAFTERS BLOG<\/p>\n<h1>Clear answers.<br \/>Thoughtful planning.<\/h1>\n<p>Explore ideas for protecting your family, preparing for retirement, and organizing what matters most. Practical reading from Wealth Crafters in Rancho Cucamonga, California.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"wc-cta\" href=\"#latest-articles\">Explore the latest articles<\/a><\/section>\n<h2>Explore your next chapter<\/h2>\n<p>Looking for help with a specific goal? 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The Wealth\u2026<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><span class='hidden'>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='url'>https:\/\/wealthcrafters.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/wealth-crafters-family-planning.png<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='height'>1024<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='width'>1536<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"publisher\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Organization\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='name'>admin<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='logo' itemscope itemtype='https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='url'>https:\/\/wealthcrafters.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/wealth-crafters-logo-300x107.png<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><span itemprop='name'>admin<\/span><\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2026-10-31T16:40:41-07:00\" >2026-10-31 16:44:39<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"dateModified\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/dateModified\" >2026-10-31 10:10:10<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"mainEntityOfPage\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/mainEntityOfPage\" ><span itemprop='name'>Welcome to the Wealth Crafters Blog: Start with Your Questions<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/article><article class='slide-entry flex_column  post-entry post-entry-62 slide-entry-overview slide-loop-2 slide-parity-even  av_one_third  real-thumbnail posttype-post post-format-standard' aria-label=\"Slide: What Is a Living Trust for California Homeowners\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><a href='https:\/\/wealthcrafters.org\/blog\/what-is-a-living-trust-california\/' data-rel='slide-1' class='slide-image' title='What Is a Living Trust for California Homeowners'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"495\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthcrafters.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7699554646062320926-livingtrustoverview-v2-495x400.png\" class=\"wp-image-64 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-64 attachment-portfolio size-portfolio wp-post-image\" alt=\"Wooden house model behind an open green document folio with blank ivory pages.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthcrafters.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7699554646062320926-livingtrustoverview-v2-495x400.png 495w, https:\/\/wealthcrafters.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7699554646062320926-livingtrustoverview-v2-845x684.png 845w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"slide-content\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href='https:\/\/wealthcrafters.org\/blog\/what-is-a-living-trust-california\/' title='What Is a Living Trust for California Homeowners'>What Is a Living Trust for California Homeowners<\/a><\/h3><span class=\"av-vertical-delimiter\"><\/span><\/header><div class=\"slide-meta\"><time class='slide-meta-time updated'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2026-10-31T11:15:44-07:00\" >October 31, 2026<\/time><div class=\"slide-meta-del\">\/<\/div><div class=\"slide-meta-comments\"><a href='https:\/\/wealthcrafters.org\/blog\/what-is-a-living-trust-california\/#respond'>0 Comments<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" >A beginner's guide to living trusts for California homeowners, including trustees, beneficiaries, funding, and the questions that help you get started.<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><span class='hidden'>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" 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itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2026-10-31T16:40:41-07:00\" >2026-10-31 11:15:44<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"dateModified\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/dateModified\" >2026-10-31 11:17:34<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"mainEntityOfPage\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/mainEntityOfPage\" ><span itemprop='name'>What Is a Living Trust for California Homeowners<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/article><article class='slide-entry flex_column  post-entry post-entry-59 slide-entry-overview slide-loop-3 slide-parity-odd  av_one_third  real-thumbnail posttype-post post-format-standard' aria-label=\"Slide: Where Estate Planning Starts for Your Family\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><a href='https:\/\/wealthcrafters.org\/blog\/where-estate-planning-starts\/' data-rel='slide-1' class='slide-image' title='Where Estate Planning Starts for Your Family'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"495\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthcrafters.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7699595400109493535-startestateplanning-495x400.png\" class=\"wp-image-60 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-60 attachment-portfolio size-portfolio wp-post-image\" alt=\"Open blank notebook and brass pen on a sunlit desk with a green chair.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthcrafters.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7699595400109493535-startestateplanning-495x400.png 495w, https:\/\/wealthcrafters.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7699595400109493535-startestateplanning-845x684.png 845w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"slide-content\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href='https:\/\/wealthcrafters.org\/blog\/where-estate-planning-starts\/' title='Where Estate Planning Starts for Your Family'>Where Estate Planning Starts for Your Family<\/a><\/h3><span class=\"av-vertical-delimiter\"><\/span><\/header><div class=\"slide-meta\"><time class='slide-meta-time updated'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2026-10-31T11:13:06-07:00\" >October 31, 2026<\/time><div class=\"slide-meta-del\">\/<\/div><div class=\"slide-meta-comments\"><a href='https:\/\/wealthcrafters.org\/blog\/where-estate-planning-starts\/#respond'>0 Comments<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" >Start with your own circumstances instead of trying to answer every question at once. Record what matters, identify documents you have found, and turn uncertainty into questions for a focused conversation.<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><span class='hidden'>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='url'>https:\/\/wealthcrafters.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7699595400109493535-startestateplanning.png<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='height'>941<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='width'>1672<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"publisher\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Organization\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='name'>admin<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='logo' itemscope itemtype='https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='url'>https:\/\/wealthcrafters.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/wealth-crafters-logo-300x107.png<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><span itemprop='name'>admin<\/span><\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2026-10-31T16:40:41-07:00\" >2026-10-31 11:13:06<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"dateModified\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/dateModified\" >2026-10-31 11:17:43<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"mainEntityOfPage\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/mainEntityOfPage\" ><span itemprop='name'>Where Estate Planning Starts for Your Family<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/article><\/div><div class=\"slide-entry-wrap\"><article class='slide-entry flex_column  post-entry post-entry-56 slide-entry-overview slide-loop-4 slide-parity-odd  av_one_third first real-thumbnail posttype-post post-format-standard' aria-label=\"Slide: Create a Secure Document Guide Your Family Can Use\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><a href='https:\/\/wealthcrafters.org\/blog\/secure-document-guide-family\/' data-rel='slide-1' class='slide-image' title='Create a Secure Document Guide Your Family Can Use'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"495\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthcrafters.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7699615667472829726-securedocumentguide-495x400.png\" class=\"wp-image-57 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-57 attachment-portfolio size-portfolio wp-post-image\" alt=\"Organized green document box with tabbed folders beside a notebook and pen.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthcrafters.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7699615667472829726-securedocumentguide-495x400.png 495w, https:\/\/wealthcrafters.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7699615667472829726-securedocumentguide-845x684.png 845w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"slide-content\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href='https:\/\/wealthcrafters.org\/blog\/secure-document-guide-family\/' title='Create a Secure Document Guide Your Family Can Use'>Create a Secure Document Guide Your Family Can Use<\/a><\/h3><span class=\"av-vertical-delimiter\"><\/span><\/header><div class=\"slide-meta\"><time class='slide-meta-time updated'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2026-10-31T11:10:04-07:00\" >October 31, 2026<\/time><div class=\"slide-meta-del\">\/<\/div><div class=\"slide-meta-comments\"><a href='https:\/\/wealthcrafters.org\/blog\/secure-document-guide-family\/#respond'>0 Comments<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" >Help one trusted person find your important records. Build a simple guide to document locations and contacts while keeping sensitive details off the list.<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><span class='hidden'>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='url'>https:\/\/wealthcrafters.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7699615667472829726-securedocumentguide.png<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='height'>941<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='width'>1672<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"publisher\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Organization\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='name'>admin<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='logo' itemscope itemtype='https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='url'>https:\/\/wealthcrafters.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/wealth-crafters-logo-300x107.png<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><span itemprop='name'>admin<\/span><\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2026-10-31T16:40:41-07:00\" >2026-10-31 11:10:04<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"dateModified\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/dateModified\" >2026-10-31 11:17:48<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"mainEntityOfPage\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/mainEntityOfPage\" ><span itemprop='name'>Create a Secure Document Guide Your Family Can Use<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/article><article class='slide-entry flex_column  post-entry post-entry-53 slide-entry-overview slide-loop-5 slide-parity-even  av_one_third  real-thumbnail posttype-post post-format-standard' aria-label=\"Slide: How to Write a Personal Legacy Letter for Your Family\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><a href='https:\/\/wealthcrafters.org\/blog\/how-to-write-personal-legacy-letter\/' data-rel='slide-1' class='slide-image' title='How to Write a Personal Legacy Letter for Your Family'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"495\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthcrafters.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7699900926659775775-legacyletter-495x400.png\" class=\"wp-image-54 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-54 attachment-portfolio size-portfolio wp-post-image\" alt=\"Blank ivory stationery and an envelope beside a fountain pen and wooden keepsake box.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthcrafters.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7699900926659775775-legacyletter-495x400.png 495w, https:\/\/wealthcrafters.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7699900926659775775-legacyletter-845x684.png 845w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"slide-content\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href='https:\/\/wealthcrafters.org\/blog\/how-to-write-personal-legacy-letter\/' title='How to Write a Personal Legacy Letter for Your Family'>How to Write a Personal Legacy Letter for Your Family<\/a><\/h3><span class=\"av-vertical-delimiter\"><\/span><\/header><div class=\"slide-meta\"><time class='slide-meta-time updated'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2026-10-31T11:08:10-07:00\" >October 31, 2026<\/time><div class=\"slide-meta-del\">\/<\/div><div class=\"slide-meta-comments\"><a href='https:\/\/wealthcrafters.org\/blog\/how-to-write-personal-legacy-letter\/#respond'>0 Comments<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" >Start a personal legacy letter with one meaningful memory. Share what it taught you, keep your own voice, and decide how your family will receive it.<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><span class='hidden'>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='url'>https:\/\/wealthcrafters.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7699900926659775775-legacyletter.png<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='height'>941<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='width'>1672<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"publisher\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Organization\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='name'>admin<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='logo' itemscope itemtype='https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='url'>https:\/\/wealthcrafters.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/wealth-crafters-logo-300x107.png<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><span itemprop='name'>admin<\/span><\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2026-10-31T16:40:41-07:00\" >2026-10-31 11:08:10<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"dateModified\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/dateModified\" >2026-10-31 11:17:52<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"mainEntityOfPage\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/mainEntityOfPage\" ><span itemprop='name'>How to Write a Personal Legacy Letter for Your Family<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/article><article class='slide-entry flex_column  post-entry post-entry-50 slide-entry-overview slide-loop-6 slide-parity-odd  post-entry-last  av_one_third  real-thumbnail posttype-post post-format-standard' aria-label=\"Slide: How to Start a Family Estate Planning Conversation\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><a href='https:\/\/wealthcrafters.org\/blog\/start-family-estate-planning-conversation\/' data-rel='slide-1' class='slide-image' title='How to Start a Family Estate Planning Conversation'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"495\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthcrafters.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7700269263101250846-familyconversation-495x400.png\" class=\"wp-image-51 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-51 attachment-portfolio size-portfolio wp-post-image\" alt=\"Three cups and an open notebook around a welcoming table prepared for a family conversation.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthcrafters.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7700269263101250846-familyconversation-495x400.png 495w, https:\/\/wealthcrafters.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7700269263101250846-familyconversation-845x684.png 845w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/a><div class=\"slide-content\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href='https:\/\/wealthcrafters.org\/blog\/start-family-estate-planning-conversation\/' title='How to Start a Family Estate Planning Conversation'>How to Start a Family Estate Planning Conversation<\/a><\/h3><span class=\"av-vertical-delimiter\"><\/span><\/header><div class=\"slide-meta\"><time class='slide-meta-time updated'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2026-10-31T11:06:26-07:00\" >October 31, 2026<\/time><div class=\"slide-meta-del\">\/<\/div><div class=\"slide-meta-comments\"><a href='https:\/\/wealthcrafters.org\/blog\/start-family-estate-planning-conversation\/#respond'>0 Comments<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" >A first family conversation can be brief and respectful. Use a calm invitation, protect each person\u2019s privacy, listen without pressure, and agree on a small next step only when people are ready.<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><span class='hidden'>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='url'>https:\/\/wealthcrafters.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7700269263101250846-familyconversation.png<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='height'>941<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='width'>1672<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"publisher\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Organization\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='name'>admin<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='logo' itemscope itemtype='https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='url'>https:\/\/wealthcrafters.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/wealth-crafters-logo-300x107.png<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><span itemprop='name'>admin<\/span><\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2026-10-31T16:40:41-07:00\" >2026-10-31 11:06:26<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"dateModified\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/dateModified\" >2026-10-31 11:17:57<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"mainEntityOfPage\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/mainEntityOfPage\" ><span itemprop='name'>How to Start a Family Estate Planning Conversation<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/article><\/div><\/div><div class='pagination-wrap pagination-slider'><nav class='pagination'><span class='pagination-meta'>Page 1 of 3<\/span><span class='current'>1<\/span><a href='https:\/\/wealthcrafters.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16\/?avia-element-paging=2' class='inactive next_page' >2<\/a><a href='https:\/\/wealthcrafters.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16\/?avia-element-paging=3' class='inactive' >3<\/a><\/nav>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wc-journal\">\n<section class=\"wc-bottom\">\n<p class=\"wc-eyebrow\" style=\"color:#c4d9ad\">LET&#8217;S TALK ABOUT YOUR NEXT STEP<\/p>\n<h2>Questions about your family&#8217;s plan?<\/h2>\n<p>Start a conversation with Wealth Crafters. 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