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4 Estate Planning Myths That Refuse to Die

I'm sharing this article from Forbes.com because it is an excellent overview of how estate planning benefits you, before and after death. 4 Estate Planning Myths That Refuse To Die by Ron Carson Forbes Estate planning remains one of the most misunderstood areas of planning. Over the years, I’ve met with people who “only needed a financial plan, not an estate plan” or “didn’t need a financial plan, just some help with estate planning.” I’ve also met with people who labeled themselves too young (or too old) to engage in estate planning. What they were all missing is that estate planning is an integral part of a comprehensive financial plan, not something that sits outside of it. That’s because estate planning is part of life planning.   It’s about defining and living out your legacy during your lifetime, enabling you to enjoy the impact it has on the people and organizations you support; ensuring loved ones who depend on your income are protected in the event of your