AI-Generated Summary: The article emphasizes that estate planning is an opportunity, not a burden, to prepare loved ones financially in the event of incapacitation or death. It offers six tips: express love to family; share your credit report with a trusted person; maintain an updated list of financial and legal account information in a secure location; share contact information for trusted advisors like your attorney or financial planner; make a list of all your assets; and update your financial plan annually to account for life changes. If I knew today was my last day, what would my legacy be? This isn’t a comfortable question, but it’s an important one. Answering it begins with a conversation — an open, honest moment with yourself and your loved ones. Many people don’t want to even think about creating an estate planning strategy because death has traditionally been seen as the end, so what would be the point? The point is to have a positive impact and not leave your loved ones in disarray after you’re gone.
