Advance Planning Professionals

Please join us in congratulating Dollie Hurd, our recipient of this month's Get It Girl Award!

Dollie consistently demonstrates the passion, professionalism, dedication, and servant leadership that make Advance Planning Professionals stronger every day. Her commitment to helping others, willingness to support the team, and positive attitude continue to inspire those around her.

Thank you, Dollie, for being a shining example of excellence and for making a difference in the lives of our clients, community, and fellow team members.

Congratulations, Dollie! We appreciate you and celebrate all that you do!

📣 Interested in Becoming a Notary Public but Don’t Know Where to Start?

Advance Planning Professionals is here to help guide you through the process step-by-step!

✅ Notary Application Guidance
✅ Notary Bond Assistance
✅ E & O Insurance Options
✅ Simple & Stress-Free Support

Whether you’re starting a new business opportunity, adding services to your current business, or becoming a mobile notary, we can help you get started the right way.

📞 Call or text Shelby Handley Hutchison today at 901-256-8485 to get more information.

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Legacy Planning & Insurance

⚠️ SCAM ALERT – Please Read & Share with Every Senior You Know!

A page called "Senior Benefits Finder" is sending messages claiming you've been approved for a "$6,600 Senior Card" for food, gas, and utilities.

THIS IS A SCAM. ❌
This has been verified. There is no such thing as a government-issued Senior Card. Experts and consumer protection agencies have confirmed that pages like this are designed to steal your personal information. A recent investigation found that scammers spent $49 million running over 150,000 fake benefit ads on Facebook and Instagram — all targeting seniors just like you.

If you received this message:

- Do NOT tap "Yes Please" or click any links
- Do NOT give your name, address, Social Security number, or bank information
- Block and report the page immediately on Facebook
- Report it to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov

📞 BEFORE you respond to ANY advertisement — online, on TV, or by phone — promising you benefits, cards, checks, or approvals…
Call our office FIRST. We will verify it for FREE.

Advance Planning Professionals
(901) 589-6566
advanceplanningprofessionals.com

We are here to protect you and your family. That's not just our job, it's our mission. 💙

Sources: Tech Transparency Project | FTC | National Council on Aging

Today we honor the women whose love has shaped generations, strengthened families, and carried others through life’s most difficult moments.

To every mother, grandmother, bonus mother, guardian, and mother figure — thank you for the sacrifices that often go unseen, the prayers whispered in silence, the wisdom shared through experience, and the unconditional love that makes a house feel like home.

Some are celebrating with their mothers today.
Some are celebrating the memory of a mother deeply missed.
Some are carrying the joy and the ache of motherhood at the same time.

No matter where this day finds you, may you feel loved, appreciated, remembered, and honored.

Happy Mother’s Day from Advance Planning Professionals. 💙

What would happen if you passed away while away from home?

Would your family know:
• Who to call?
• How to afford transportation costs?
• How to get you back home to your loved ones?

Most families are not prepared for the emotional and financial burden that comes with bringing a loved one home after an unexpected passing away from home or abroad. Transportation and repatriation costs can reach thousands of dollars at the worst possible time.

At Advance Planning Professionals, we believe having your affairs in order means preparing for the unexpected before a crisis happens.

We help individuals and families learn about:
Repatriation protection
Final expense planning
Life insurance solutions
Advance planning services
Free legal document preparation services

Do not leave your family guessing during one of the hardest moments of their lives.

Schedule your no-cost advance planning session today.

“Do You Have Your Affairs In Order?”

🌟 GET IT GIRL AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT 🌟

Advance Planning Professionals

Today, we proudly recognize four phenomenal women who continue to lead, serve, and represent the mission of Advance Planning Professionals with excellence.

💫 Our Honorees:

Shelley Scarborough
Andrea Neely
Patrea Clark
Simone Houston Boyd

These women exemplify what it means to be an Advance Planning Professional—educating our community, showing up with consistency, and making a real impact in the lives of the families we serve.

They don’t just talk about it…
They GET IT and they GET IT DONE.

From client care to leadership, from growth to commitment—each of you has demonstrated:

Professional excellence
A heart for service
Dedication to the mission of helping others get their affairs in order

This recognition is more than an award—it’s a celebration of your influence, your work ethic, and your leadership within this organization.

Congratulations, Ladies! Keep shining, keep serving, and keep setting the standard.

Happy Older Americans Month!

At Advance Planning Professionals, we proudly celebrate the wisdom, strength, and legacy of the older adults who continue to shape our families and our communities every day.

This month is a reminder that aging is not about slowing down, it’s about living with purpose, sharing your story, and securing your legacy.

💙 Stay Connected
💙 Keep Learning
💙 Be Active
💙 Give Back
💙 Embrace Well-Being

We are honored to serve our seniors by helping ensure their affairs are in order, legally, financially, and medically, so they can move forward with confidence and peace of mind.

If you or a loved one haven’t started planning yet, now is the time.

📞 Let’s make a plan that protects your legacy.

📅 Book your no-cost planning session today.

Office Closed – Good Friday

In observance of Good Friday, our office will be closed as we take time to reflect and honor this sacred day. ✝️

We will resume normal business hours on the next business day.

Thank you for your continued trust in Advance Planning Professionals.