From Cribs to Care Homes: Estate Planning by Life Stage

Estate planning isn’t just for retirees. Your needs evolve as your life changes. Whether you’re single, raising kids, or entering your elder years, the planning strategies that work for one stage might not fit the next. In this video, I walk through seven common life stages and what to consider at each one - from healthcare directives to trusts, guardianships, special needs planning, and more.

You’ll learn:
Why even young adults need powers of attorney and healthcare directives
How to plan for young children, single parenting, or a child with disabilities
What to adjust as your children become adults
How to align your plan with charitable giving or support for grandchildren
Why late-life planning often means updating trustees and reviewing assets


Planning for life means updating your estate plan along the way—let me help you get ahead of it.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro
00:34 - Estate planning for single young adults
02:02 - Estate planning for young married couples
03:11 - Estate planning for families with young children
03:52 - Estate planning for single parents and parents of special needs kids
04:47 - Estate planning for parents of middle schoolers and high schoolers
05:45 - Estate planning for parents of young adults
06:53 - Estate planning when a special needs child turns 18
07:17 - Estate planning for empty nesters and grandparents
09:44 - Estate planning for elderly adults
10:43 - How Cookman Law can help you

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