Chapter 1: Why You Should Plan Your Estate
How Your Can Save Money and Be Sure You’ve Done It Right

Things couldn’t be better for Mark and Lea. They’re young, doing well in their careers, and expecting a baby. The last thing they want to think about is planning their estates, right? Wrong. Estate planning can help Mark and Lea plan their financial future and save them money, now and down the line.

"Estate planning." The phrase sounds so dry, distant, and foreboding. It's unfortunate so many people shy away from even the thought of it, because planning your estate is really about caring for your loved ones, seeing they are provided for, and making sure your hard-earned property is distributed according to your wishes. An estate plan is your blueprint for where you want your property to go after you die.