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estate planning

American  
[i-stayt plan-ing] / ɪˈsteɪt ˈplæn ɪŋ /

noun

  1. the process of deciding in advance how one's property and legal affairs should be handled after one dies or becomes incapacitated.


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Swapping assets is often part of estate planning for wealthy taxpayers aiming to minimize exposure to the 50% estate tax rate.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

The case turns on a narrow interpretation of the law, but showcases a big problem in the world of estate planning.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Or try this statistic: Only 11% of Americans have a power-of-attorney document in place, according to Trust & Will’s latest report on the state of estate planning.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

The lawsuit also points to more than $150m paid to Epstein by billionaire Leon Black, co-founder of Apollo Global, for "purported 'tax and estate planning advice'", via Black's Bank of America account.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Rule No. 3: There are many legitimate estate planning strategies.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

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