FACT CHECK
50% of Americans don’t think they’ll leave an estate when they pass away or are unsure.
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In reality, 100% of us will leave an estate. When someone passes away, there are always some affairs to settle legally, referred to as someone’s estate. Why the term “estate” is misunderstood.
60% of Americans don’t think estate planning is relevant to them or are unsure.
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Unless you want to exact revenge on your loved ones from the grave, something is probably better than nothing.
TRUE STORIES
“Dad died intestate. His affairs were moderately messy. Mostly because my Mom didn't know anything about Dad's affairs, and she had a short-term cash flow issue.”
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“We are begging our parents to get their wishes down in a will and they have many assets”
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“One big asset, the home, was hardest thing--two of us wanted to sell it, two did not...ultimately two who wanted it bought out the other two, but would not pay anything close to appraised value"
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“My living parent has had something(s) prepared~revised in the past. Much seems expired, and in need of proper updates.”
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