LIFE HAPPENS . BE PREPARED . Estate planning in America can feel confusing, but it doesn't have to be. This step-by-step workbook makes estate planning less overwhelming for you to develop and more straightforward for your loved ones to carry out. Have you been wanting to create an estate plan but keep putting it off because you don’t know where to begin, and simply thinking about it stresses you out? Do you hate the prospect of losing thousands of your hard-earned dollars to probate (or don’t even know what “probate” is)? Are you worried your loved ones will be burdened with tough decisions about your end-of-life care because you haven’t clearly expressed your wishes? Or perhaps your life doesn’t fit the traditional mold because you’re a solo ager or consider your pets family and are wondering how to make estate planning work for you? You’re not alone. Sixty-seven percent of Americans do not have a will or a plan for protecting and distributing their assets. And seventy percent of families fight over inheritance. But what if there were a guide that simplifies this complex journey, streamlining everything in one comprehensive, user-friendly package? This book does exactly that. Inside, you will discover: Why a will is not enough and why a safe deposit box may be the worst place to store it. - Why estate planning is for everyone, not just the wealthy or the elderly. - An easy-to-follow starter guide to help you take action right away. - 40 customizable worksheets that adapt to your unique situation—whether you’re single or married, a parent or a pet owner, retired or just starting out on your financial journey—and break estate planning down into manageable bite-size chunks. - Guidance on selecting the best individuals to act on your behalf when you’re incapacitated or have passed away, whether as guardians for your children and pets, agents for your healthcare and financial decisions, or executors of your will. - Practical tips for organizing your essential information and documents, along with suggestions for how to make it easier for your loved ones to navigate the paperwork. - Advice on managing digital assets after your passing, including social media accounts. - Why estate planning encompasses more than just your wealth and how to leave an emotional legacy behind that truly reflects who you are and ensures nothing is left unsaid or to chance. - How to effectively share this information with those who matter most. And much more! Unlike other estate planning books that either delve into excessive detail, leaving you more overwhelmed than when you started, or only include simplistic forms without providing any useful guidance, this workbook offers the right amount of information, presents it clearly, and shows you what to do with it, enabling you to take action to protect yourself and your loved ones.