
Your Will and Estate Plan Checklist
Most people should have a will, but it’s rarely the most significant estate planning document that an individual will hold.

Most people should have a will, but it’s rarely the most significant estate planning document that an individual will hold.

Army officials expect to unveil their final rule changes for burial eligibility at Arlington National Cemetery sometime this fall, after they finish sorting through significant public feedback on plans to restrict which veterans can choose the site as their final resting place.

Estate planning can be an emotional and challenging endeavor. However, here are three tips to make it easier and to help you prepare for the future.

In some cases, estate planning can be quite simple. In others, it can be a complex process with far-reaching consequences. In either case, it is important to review your wishes and have the proper documents prepared to ensure that they are followed at your death.

Is it better to help your children when you’re still alive? Or wait until after you die?

Death, taxes and our fingers are a few things we can count on. As for the former, taxes will be owed, and death is certain.

Digital assets are part of your legacy. It’s important to plan for how you want them to be managed after you’re gone.

If the deceased has a will, it usually names a close relative, friend, accountant, attorney or financial institution to act as executor of the will.


Payable on death accounts can help streamline the process of transferring certain assets to loved ones, after you pass away.