Remember those old Crock-Pots where you could set it and forget it? Estate planning doesn't work that way. In this episode of Purposeful Planning, we examine why the "set-it-and-forget-it" approach to estate planning can lead to costly mistakes, particularly with $80-125 trillion expected to be transferred between generations over the next two decades. From outdated beneficiary designations to changes in tax law, discover why regular reviews are essential and what mistakes to avoid.

Sources:

1. https://smartasset.com/taxes/trust-tax-rates
2. https://taxpolicycenter.org/briefing-book/how-do-state-and-local-estate-and-inheritance-taxes-work
3. https://www.aspenwealthmgmt.com/resource-center/financial-planning/next-generation-financial-leadership
4. https://www.aspenwealthmgmt.com/resource-center/estate/estate-planning-mistakes-to-avoid

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