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Avoiding estate planning mistakes

Get tips to help you create your estate plan.

Key Takeaways

  • Start your estate planning with asset titling, beneficiary designations, and a will.
  • Look into whether estate taxes affect you. The federal exemption amount is $15.0 million per person for 2026.
  • It is critical to select an executor, power of attorney, and trustee who are capable of carrying out their duties.

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