This is a topic of much passion for me. Estate planning is a necessary protection for all parents with minor children. Yet, national surveys reveal that less than 40 percent of Americans with children under the age of 18 have their estate planning documents in place. (LexisNexis 2011 EZLaw Survey).
As a parent with young children myself, I understand that it may seem impossible to find the time to meet with a lawyer and get estate planning documents in place. Life is busy! Estate planning often seems like something that can wait to another, less hectic time. Or, some parents, especially those with young children and just beginning their careers, feel that they have not yet accumulated sufficient assets to warrant the need for such a plan. And, if I’m being honest, although I personally find estate planning to be a topic of great interest, most people do not particularly enjoy the topic or find it unsettling. Who wants to talk about planning for death?
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