It's easy to feel like estate planning is something that you do by yourself, for yourself. That can be true in some situations. However, other people are impacted by this plan. Therefore, it may be a good idea to talk with them throughout this process.
Your goals as a co-parent
With the end of your marriage, you enter a new stage in your life with your ex. Now the two of you are co-parents. You have to work together even though you're not married and you may both move on with your romantic lives. You still have to share the portions of your life that include the kids.
Update your estate plan if diagnosed with a chronic illness
By 2020, it is expected that about 157 million Americans will have been diagnosed with a chronic illness. If you're one of them, you should have an estate plan that reflects that reality.
