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Trusts & Estates Blog: National Estate Planning Awareness Week (October 18, 2021-October 24, 2021)
on October 20, 2021
National Estate Planning Awareness Week was established in 2008 to create public awareness of the necessity of estate planning. Currently, only about half (56%) of all Americans have a current estate plan in place. 1
Estate planning should not be overlooked and is an essential element of financial and tax planning. One of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family is to create your estate plan. A proper estate plan can minimize estate taxes, protect your assets, and ensure that your estate passes according to your wishes. Estate planning also enables you to plan for a time when you may be incapacitated and unable to make decisions for yourself.
As we approach the end of 2021, it is a good time to create your estate plan or to have your current estate plan reviewed.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to our Trusts and Estates Practice Group at Brouse to create an estate plan, or to have your current plan reviewed.
1 National Association of Estate Planners and Council (NAEPC)
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