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Estate Planning Isn’t Scary, But not planning can be terrifying.

The idea of creating an estate plan might be one of the scariest things you have to confront as an adult. But actually estate planning is empowering for both you and your family and allows you to live confidently knowing that things will be taken care of in the event of your passing or incapacity. Remember, estate planning is not just for the ultra-rich. If you own anything or have young children, you should have an estate plan. Read below to find out reasons why. Benefits of Estate Planning Proper estate planning accomplishes many things.   It puts your financial house in order. Parents designate a guardian for their minor or disabled children, so they’re raised by someone who shares your values and parenting style (rather than whoever some judge picks). Homeowners can make sure their property is transferred to a designated beneficiary in the event of untimely death. Business owners can ensure the enterprise they’ve worked so hard to build stays within the family.   Yet, according to