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Kiplinger
Kiplinger
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Eric W. Bond

From Pets to Paintings: The Little Things That Can Cause Big Estate Trouble

An older couple smile while they sit on the porch and interact with their dog.

Editor's note: This is part three of a four-part series about how to create and use your own Estate Planning Playbook. Part one introduced the concept and why it matters. Part two focused on the family love letter, a heartfelt guide to end-of-life preferences. In this article, we cover the often-overlooked details that can cause real stress if not addressed: family heirlooms, pet care and day-to-day bills.

When most people think of a will, they imagine a formal document that lays out how money, real estate and high-value possessions will be distributed after death.

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