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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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About 43% of those surveyed said they simply haven’t gotten around to it, much like your dear friend, while many also feel estate planning isn’t a priority or that they don’t have enough assets.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026

The disagreements over estate planning have now morphed into something that may belong more on an HBO dramedy than in a boardroom.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026

Got a question about Medicaid, estate planning or retirement in general?

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026

They can complicate your taxes and estate planning.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 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

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