March 17, 2025
Transferring wealth is a complex process that requires careful planning, clear communication, and regular updates. Your estate plan, which includes your legacy plan and trust documents, ensures that your wealth is distributed according to your wishes. However, without proper planning, costly mistakes—sometimes irreversible—can occur.
While estate planning can be an emotional process, it can also be incredibly satisfying and fulfilling. You’ve worked hard to build your wealth, so we believe it’s important to establish a plan that maximizes its impact and ensures your wishes are carried out.
At a minimum, legacy planning involves key decisions, such as:
These decisions can be overwhelming, which is why many people delay making them or avoid talking with their loved ones about their wishes. However, avoiding these discussions can lead to confusion and conflict down the road.
Even the best-laid plans may change over time. Here are some of the most common pitfalls that can disrupt a smooth transfer of wealth:
Many of these decisions can be complicated. If you are unsure how to best set up your estate for a smooth transfer of your wealth, speak with a trusted wealth advisor who is a fiduciary. Your advisor will help you sort through options and potentially identify opportunities and pitfalls you may not have considered.
This is for informational purposes only. The information provided does not purport to present a complete picture, but Focus Partners believes the information is representative of issues and needs facing some clients and why they may seek this service. Nor should it be construed as, specific investment, tax, or legal advice. Individuals should seek advice from their wealth advisor or other advisors before undertaking actions in response to the matters discussed. No client or prospective should assume the above information serves as the receipt of, or substitute for, personalized individual advice.
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