Estate planning 101
Estate planning isn’t just for the affluent – it’s for all those who want to protect the people they love and the assets they’ve worked so hard to build. In simple terms, estate planning is the process of arranging for the legal disposition and administration of assets after death. Assets can include anything from real estate or a business, to bank accounts, investments and personal belongings. Estate planning can help minimize fees and taxes, provide for loved ones, establish a guardian for dependants, set up inheritances and more. And as a person’s life progresses and financial goals change, so does the plan.