Getting Married? Estate Planning Basics to Consider

Illustration of an estate plan document with a family, home, and financial assets

Getting married is the right time to update your estate plan, especially if you plan to combine finances. A few proactive steps now can prevent confusion and conflict later. 1. Decide what stays separate and what becomes jointTalk through which assets are: 2. Update beneficiary designationsRetirement accounts, life insurance, and payable-on-death accounts pass by beneficiary…

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