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It is important to keep up with estate planning news because changes in laws, regulations, and tax codes can significantly impact an individual’s estate plan. Staying informed on current estate planning news can help individuals and families make informed decisions about their estate plans, ensure that their plans remain up-to-date and effective, and take advantage of new planning opportunities or strategies that may arise. Additionally, estate planning news may provide insights into broader economic trends or market conditions that could affect an individual’s financial planning and wealth management strategies. Overall, staying informed on estate planning news can help individuals protect and preserve their assets, minimize taxes, and achieve their long-term financial goals.

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When a person dies without proper planning, their estate enters a public legal process that can last months—sometimes years—draining time, money and privacy.
Starting an estate planning conversation with your parents is easier when you focus on respect, clarity and shared goals.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which President Trump signed into law on July 4, moved the goalposts on such planning, however.
Just two-thirds of parents age 55 or older with at least $500,000 in investable assets haven’t shared with their grown children what they’ll inherit or if they’ll inherit anything at all, according to a new study.
Many people underestimate how likely they are to need long-term care – and overestimate how much Medicare will cover – which can put their retirement in serious jeopardy.
Many people believe that writing a will is enough to keep their estate out of probate. However, in reality, a will often guarantees that your estate must go through the court process.
Estate planning is evolving rapidly, and today’s strategies look far different from those used even a decade ago.