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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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They can complicate your taxes and estate planning.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 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

For more than 40 years, I’ve worked with wealthy individuals and families, advised on estate planning and taxation, and evaluated investment managers.

From MarketWatch Jul. 25, 2026

What will happen to the house is only the start of your estate planning.

From MarketWatch Jul. 22, 2026

If you’re someone who thinks about estate planning the old-fashioned way — working with a lawyer to set up instructions for what happens to your assets after you die — this may not compute.

From MarketWatch Jul. 6, 2026

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