If you watched the funeral of the former President George H. W. Bush, you may have noticed how smoothly everything went. Every detail was planned out with nothing left to chance. Few of us have such a large funeral, but we will all have some kind of funeral, and planning in advance can make everything easier for those we leave behind.
Hometown Life’s recent article, “Planning your funeral can help ease loved ones’ burden,“ explains that the first issue when it comes to planning for when we’ll no longer be here, is to make certain we have an up-to-date estate plan. You will want a trust and will, and you should ask your estate planning attorney to help you keep your estate plan current and to make sure all your assets are retitled, aligned, and funded consistent with your plan. Remember that a variety of family events can impact your estate plan and your assets. If you don’t have an estate plan, you need to get one!