The business world is unpredictable, and so too is the world we live in.

Minor and major events seem to appear out of thin air and can turn a business — and its financials — on their head.

As with most financial situations, creating a plan is the most practical step in shielding for life's myriad of curveballs, but how do you begin to prepare for the unthinkable? How can financial professionals advise a client to prepare for a life-altering event?

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