A to-do list for preparing an estate plan and avoiding any serious omissions or mistakes. Life is complicated. Money is complicated. Now imagine someone you love getting a phone call at 1 a.m. and ...

Doing these things now, while you're still physically and mentally healthy, can smooth an already-difficult and emotional process when the time comes.

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Life is complicated. Money is complicated. Now imagine someone you love getting a phone call at 1 a.m. and being asked to step into your shoes, make medical decisions for you, and manage your ...