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While most of the talk around death revolves around emotions, what about the legal implications? Legal and financial challenges aren’t just a part of life. Believe it or not, they’re also a part of death. When you or a loved one passes away, any legal loose ends need to be taken care of. From creating a legally enforceable will and testament to managing your debt, make sure you take care of these legal steps. Otherwise, they’ll fall to your loved ones once you’ve passed on. Luckily, Cake is here to help every step of the way.

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