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The Soldiers Legacy Blog
Practical guidance on veterans' wills, burial benefits, life insurance, and protecting your family's future.
What Veterans Should Know About Supplemental Whole Life Insurance
Most veterans have some form of coverage through the military — but supplemental whole life insurance works differently. Here is what I want every veteran to understand before making a decision.
Calvin Harvey IIAugust 12, 2026
The One Form That Could Change Everything: Updating Your Beneficiary Designations
Most veterans haven't looked at their beneficiary designation forms since they first signed up for coverage. Here's why that matters — and how to fix it.
Calvin Harvey IIAugust 11, 2026
Your DD-214: The Most Important Document You Own as a Veteran
Your DD-214 is more than a discharge form. It's the key to VA burial benefits, estate planning, and family protection. Learn why every veteran needs to know exactly where theirs is.
Calvin Harvey IIAugust 10, 2026
VA Burial Benefits: What's Actually Covered and What Your Family Still Needs to Plan For
Most veterans assume the VA covers everything when it comes to burial. I want to break down exactly what is covered, what is not, and what your family still needs to have ready before that day comes.
Calvin Harvey IIAugust 9, 2026
Why Your Spouse Needs to Be in the Room: A Planning Guide for Military Families
Most veterans handle planning alone. But their spouse is the one who will need to act when it matters most. Calvin Harvey II explains why both partners need to be in the room — and what to go over together.
Calvin Harvey IIAugust 8, 2026
Why Every Veteran Needs a Will and Burial Kit Before Their Family Ever Has To Ask
Most veterans have earned burial benefits their family doesn't fully understand — and most families are left to figure it out alone. Here's why a free veteran will and burial kit matters more than you may think.
Calvin Harvey IIAugust 7, 2026
The Military Family Planning Checklist: 10 Things to Have in Order Before Something Happens
Most military families are not as prepared as they think they are. Here are 10 things I encourage every veteran and spouse to have in order before they are ever needed.
Calvin Harvey IIAugust 6, 2026
How Supplemental Whole Life Insurance Works and Who It's Designed For
Supplemental whole life insurance is not complicated, but it is often misunderstood. Here is a clear breakdown of how it works and who it is typically designed to help.
Calvin Harvey IIAugust 5, 2026
What Does It Really Mean to Leave a Legacy?
Legacy is not just about money or property. For veterans and military families, it is about making sure the people you love know what you valued, what you built, and what you want for them.
Calvin Harvey IIAugust 4, 2026