Updating Your Estate Plan

How often do you need to update your estate planning documents?

Estate planning is a serious business. It's the process of making sure that your property and assets go to the people you want them to go to the most—your spouse, children, parents, or anyone else—if you pass away. This means making sure that all of your important documents are up-to-date and in order.

Most estate planning documents need to be updated every so often to stay valid. For example, if you have a will, it needs to be reviewed every couple of years because laws can change. If there are any changes in your life or circumstances, you will also need to update some of your documents. If you don't make updates to your estate planning documents when they're needed, then they may not be valid at all when you die, which could lead to some very unfavorable outcomes (for more information on how this can happen, check out our blog post on the subject).

Factors When Updating Your Estate Planning Documents

There's no one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to estate planning, and your documents may need updating more or less frequently depending on factors like the nature of your assets, the state of your health, and how closely you're involved in raising children. But generally speaking, estate planning documents should be updated at least every few years—and more often if a significant life change (like marriage, birth, death, or divorce) has affected your assets or family relationships.

It's a good idea to update your estate planning documents regularly. This will ensure that your wishes are followed and that everyone knows what you want them to do. It can also save you emotional stress after you die and ensure that your loved ones receive their inheritance according to your wishes.

It's a good idea to check with your attorney to see what needs to be changed.


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