Leaving a Legacy with Purpose
If you own something, and you love someone, you need a legacy plan. Many think legacy planning is all about tax planning, but there are several factors to consider. Some also think, “If I don’t have an estate over $1M or $2M, I don’t need a legacy plan.” This is simply not the case.
Planning for your end of life, protecting your loved ones and the assets that are already in place is what Legacy Planning is all about.
1. START WITH WHAT YOU HAVE
When beginning the process of estate and legacy planning, gathering all of your existing legal documents is important. These are helpful and give a clear picture of what is already in place and include:
● A will or living will
● Revocable living trusts
● Financial and medical powers of attorney
● Depending on the complexity of your estate (which may have nothing to
do with wealth), other supportive legal documents.
Life insurance policies, both term and cash, plus any long term care insurance may also be a part of your planning process.