What Issues Should I Consider When Reviewing My Estate Planning Documents?
Overview
Estate documents are usually signed once and reviewed rarely, which is part of the problem. A power of attorney naming an agent you're no longer close to, or a trust that was never funded with the assets it was meant to hold, defeats the purpose quietly.
A document-by-document review, rather than a general glance, is what catches these gaps before they matter.
What this checklist covers
- 1General power of attorney
- 2Last will and testament
- 3Revocable living trust
Common questions

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Every item to confirm across documents, accounts, and beneficiaries.
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