Fewer than one in three adults die with a valid estate plan, leaving assets, taxes, guardianship and family harmony at the mercy of default rules.
When someone passes away without an estate plan, it’s not just a legal issue—it’s often a deeply emotional one for the family left behind.
Estate planning means creating legal documents to direct how your assets, guardianship decisions, and healthcare choices are handled during incapacity or after death.
In estate planning, ensuring that your final wishes are carried out can be a complex endeavor. One essential strategy is to appoint a backup executor—a trusted individual who steps in when the primary executor is unable to serve.