Thursday May 04, 2023
The Importance of Estate Planning
Did you know that the majority of adults believe estate planning is important? However, only one-third have actually created one.
Estate plan documents help guide your family members and loved ones to understand and carry out care and end-of-life wishes. Most importantly, they help reduce the family burden and stress that may be caused during a time of crisis.
Listen in as we explore what is an estate plan and the steps to take to ensure your estate and care wishes are documented. Topics include:
- What is an estate plan, and why is it important to have in place, especially for older adults
- Documents that make up a basic estate plan
- When estate plan documents are especially important and when they may not apply
- Other documents/legal issues that are important to consider
- Estate Planning myths
- How to start the conversation with your older loved ones
- Considerations when hiring an attorney and the typical process
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