On the same page – Communicate your estate planning motives with a mission statement

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Abstract: There are several reasons to create an estate plan, and there are many estate planning techniques and strategies to help achieve one’s estate planning goals. But, to avoid disputes, an important final step is communicating one’s intent and wishes to family members. This can be accomplished through a written mission statement — an effective way to help loved ones understand the decedent’s motives and the values and principles underlying the estate plan.