In an early July poll, 58% of Americans said they thought the U.S. economy was in a recession. Yet many economic indicators remain strong and there is little consensus among economists as to whether a recession has begun or may be coming soon. How is a recession officially determined? Read more here.

With your estate plan successfully implemented, one final but critical step remains: carrying out a periodic review and update. When should you review your estate plan? Read more here.

Emily Petty’s youngest daughter, Dylan, keeping cool in the backyard sprinkler during our latest heat wave. Dylan will be two in October and she loves Elmo, popsicles, and spotting the American flag.

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