Estate Planning 101

As I mentioned at the beginning of season 1, I’m an estate planning attorney specializing in estate planning for families with minor children. I want to share with you why estate planning is so important and how you can get started.Estate planning is an opportunity to put legal documents in place so your wishes are known, if something happens to you. It’s not easy to think about or talk about, but it saves a lot of time, money, and heartache for your loved ones.Some elements of estate planning:Guardianship nominationConservatorshipHow assets are distributed when someone passes awayPower of attorneyHealthcare decisionsI’ll go into some detail today about the major documents involved with estate planning so you have a little more understanding. I’ll always recommend you work with a lawyer licensed in your state.If you're a parent and you're looking for some new ideas and strategies, join our community on Facebook @theplanningparent.Free printables are available at theplanningparent.com and you can follow us on Instagram.Remember - take a deep breath. You do matter. You're doing a great job.Music credit: Sky Running by Tanager KidA Podcast Launch Bestie production