Who needs an estate plan? Quick answer: Everyone

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Abstract: Despite what one might think, estate planning isn’t limited to only the rich and famous. Previously, avoiding or minimizing federal estate tax liability was a primary motivation for creating an estate plan. But with a generous gift and estate tax exemption of $11.18 million for 2018, this is less of a worry for most families. This article details other benefits of having an estate plan. A sidebar discusses why you should account for your current life circumstances in your plan.