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estate planning / ɪˈsteɪt ˈplænɪŋ /nounThe process of arranging for the management and distribution of one's assets after death
Estate planning involves creating wills and trusts.
willtrustinheritanceprobate
Items of value owned by a person or company, which can be converted to cash
A will is a written document where you specify who should receive your assets after you die.
propertybelongingscapitalholdings
essential / ɪˈsɛnʃəl /adjectiveabsolutely necessary or indispensable
Water is essential for life.
crucialvitalnecessary
The process of arranging for the management and distribution of one's assets after death
Estate planning helps make sure our family and friends are cared for.
willtrustprobate
make certain that (something) will occur or be the case
By planning ahead, you can reduce these troubles and ensure your wishes are respected.
assuresecureguarantee
ensuring / ɪnˈʃʊərɪŋ /verbMaking certain that something will occur
Ensuring compliance is vital.
guaranteeingassuring
A legal arrangement where a trustee holds assets for the benefit of beneficiaries
Trusts are commonly used in estate planning.
beneficiaryestate planning
financial / faɪˈnænʃəl /adjectiveRelating to money or the management of money
Estate Planning: Ensuring a Smooth Financial Transition
monetaryfiscaleconomic
crucial / ˈkruːʃəl /adjectiveof supreme importance; vital
It's crucial to follow safety procedures.
essentialvitalcriticalkey
distribution / ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən /nounThe act of dividing something or giving shares of something out
The distribution of pamphlets was done quickly.
allocationapportionmentdisbursement
involves / ɪnˈvɒlvz /verbto have as a necessary feature or consequence; entail
Here's an introduction to what it involves.
entailincludecomprise
attorney / əˈtɜːrni /nounA legal document giving one person the power to act for another
She granted her daughter power of attorney to handle her financial affairs.