Nobody likes thinking through these issues, but we have the power to designate our wishes after we are gone. If we don't, the State will do it for us. I think we would do a better job. This checklist will help making sure you take care of the things that are important, such as:
- Are There Previous Marriages?
- Will There Be an Estate Tax Issue?
- Multiple Residences?
- Multiple States?
- Children Under 18?
- Adult Children Above 18?
- Digital Assets?