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The True Cost of Procrastinating Your Estate Plan: Why Waiting Can Hurt Your Family
“We’ll get to it eventually.”
It’s a phrase I hear often—and not just from clients. We say it about doctor visits, going to the gym, cleaning out the garage... and estate planning. But unlike most tasks we postpone, waiting too long to create an estate plan can carry devastating consequences—especially for the people you love most.
Why A Will Is Not Enough
When most people think about estate planning, they think about writing a will. It’s the tool we’ve all heard about—the magical document that ensures your family will be taken care of and your wishes will be honored after you’re gone. So, you write a will, sign it, tuck it away, and breathe a sigh of relief.
Unfortunately, that’s where many people stop—and where many problems begin.