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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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Advisors help with tax strategies, estate planning, and philanthropic options, suggesting clients limit company stock to 20%.

From Barron's • Jun. 13, 2026

In practice, estate planning does not typically involve creating a counter-transaction.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

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

The American population is rapidly aging, with baby boomers hitting 65 in record numbers, which is just at the cusp of when people start to take estate planning seriously.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

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