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Estate planning in plain English
Understand the documents, decisions, and signing steps that make up a thoughtful estate plan.
Documents & Signing
The beneficiary form that overrides your will
Retirement accounts and life insurance go to whoever is named on the beneficiary form, not to whoever is named in your will. Check every form.
Estateur editorial team·September 2, 2026·7 min read
Documents & SigningPower of attorney vs. guardianship
A power of attorney is chosen by you in advance. Guardianship is imposed by a court after you can no longer choose. Signing one usually prevents the other.
Estateur editorial team·August 6, 2026·7 min read
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