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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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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

I would like to simplify my estate planning if possible.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 24, 2026

I am not particularly concerned that helping my grandmother with her estate planning will damage my relationship with my mother, since we rarely speak at this point.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026

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

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