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Estate ReadinessMarch 23, 20266 min read
Estate Planning vs Estate Readiness: A Will Isn't Enough
Having a Will is only part of being prepared. Learn Estate Kit's three-part framework for legal, information and human readiness.
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Human ReadinessMarch 2, 20265 min read
Should You Leave a Letter Explaining Your Will?
A Will says what happens, not why. Learn when a letter explaining your decisions helps your family, and what it should cover.
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Human ReadinessDecember 15, 20257 min read
What Is Human Readiness? The Step Most Estate Plans Skip
Human readiness is Estate Kit's term for preparing the people named in your plan. Learn why role clarity and conversations matter as much as documents.
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Human ReadinessDecember 8, 20257 min read
5 Things to Tell Your Family About Your Estate Plan
You do not need to disclose every dollar. Learn the five things your family and decision-makers should know about your estate plan before they need to act.
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Human ReadinessDecember 1, 20258 min read
What to Tell Your Executor Before You Die
Your executor should not learn everything at the moment they need to act. Learn what to tell them now, from document locations to advisors and key decisions.
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Human ReadinessNovember 24, 20259 min read
What Does a Power of Attorney Do, and What to Tell Them?
A Power of Attorney gives someone authority to make certain decisions for you. Learn what the role can cover and what the person you name should understand.
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Human ReadinessNovember 17, 20258 min read
Named as Executor or Power of Attorney? What to Ask First
Named as an executor or Power of Attorney? Learn what the role involves, what to ask now and why being chosen is not the same as being prepared.
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Human ReadinessNovember 10, 20255 min read
10 Estate Planning Conversations Every Family Should Have
Use these 10 estate planning conversations to help your family understand your wishes, key documents, decision-makers, finances, digital life and more.
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Human ReadinessNovember 3, 20255 min read
How to Talk to Family About Death: Scripts You Can Use
Not sure how to start a conversation about death or estate planning? Use practical scripts for talking with parents, adult children or a partner.
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Human ReadinessOctober 27, 20255 min read
Why Families Fight Over Inheritance, and What Prevents It
Why do families fight over inheritance? Learn why silence creates conflict and how earlier conversations give your family clarity and context.
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