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Estate planning is the process of creating a plan for how your assets will be managed and distributed after you die or become incapacitated. You need estate planning to ensure that your wishes are carried out, to minimize the taxes your heirs will have to pay, and to provide for your loved ones.
Your estate plan should include a will, a trust (if necessary), a durable power of attorney, a healthcare power of attorney, and a living will or advance directive to physicians. Your state plan may also include authorizations for private health information and directions for disposition of your remains.
You should review and update your estate plan at least every three to five years, or whenever you experience a significant life event such as marriage, divorce, birth of a child, or a change in financial circumstances.
A will-based plan becomes effective when you die and it is entered into probate. The court will appoint your Executor to distribute your assets accordingly to your will (and after paying your debts).
A trust-based plan allows you to transfer outside of probate. Your trustee will pay your debts and transfer your assets upon death (or at some designated time in the future)
You can reduce the taxes your heirs will have to pay on your estate by creating a trust, giving gifts while you are still alive, and making use of tax-free allowances and exemptions.
If you die without a will or an estate plan, your assets will be distributed according to the laws of the state, which may not reflect your wishes. This can result in lengthy court proceedings and unnecessary taxes.
If you become incapacitated, you may not be able to make changes to your estate plan. It is important make plans before the need arises if you become incapacitated. Your trustee or financial power of attorney and healthcare power of attorney should be designated to ensure that someone you trust can make decisions on your behalf.
While it is possible to create an estate plan yourself, it is recommended that you consult with an attorney who specializes in estate planning. An attorney can ensure that your plan is legally valid, and can help you navigate complex legal and tax issues.
An experienced attorney can help you minimize or avoid probate costs when your plan is properly designed.
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