estate planning

American

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

noun

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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They can complicate your taxes and estate planning.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

Your sister sounds overwhelmed by her estate planning.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026

Beth Pinsker writes the Fix My Portfolio column, which encompasses investing, tax and retirement planning, healthcare expenses, estate planning and more.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026

WSJ | Buy Side: The best advisers for high-net-worth individuals often specialize in advanced estate planning, tax strategy and charitable giving to ensure their clients’ complex financial needs are met.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

But I get it: You are afraid you have left some giant loophole in your estate planning that could cause delays or worse after you’re gone.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026

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