estate planning

[i-stayt plan-ing]

noun

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

Example Sentences

Serial entrepreneur and investor James Harold Webb has done careful investment and estate planning to pass down his wealth to his five children, their three spouses, and six grandchildren.

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The Hagers have done a lot of estate planning already.

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It’s a natural time to think about estate planning: You’re in your 70s, and chronic illness will also hasten such discussions.

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As part of your estate planning, make sure all of your accounts have the correct beneficiaries listed.

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A review by Apollo’s board found that Black paid Epstein for estate planning and tax services.

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