Family Planning

When should I start estate planning if I'm trying to have kids?

You can start estate planning before having children, and many couples find it helpful to establish basic documents like wills and trusts during the family planning stage. This approach allows you to set up the framework for protecting future children and gives you time to make thoughtful decisions about guardianship and asset management. Once children arrive, you'll simply need to update beneficiary information and guardian designations rather than creating entirely new documents during a busy time.