Legacy and Estate Planning

When you're ready to start building a plan for your family's future, our CFS* Financial Advisors can help. We focus on legacy planning, estate planning strategies, and wealth transfers to beneficiaries in the event of a loved one passing. Even when life throws you unexpected curves, we can talk you through tax-efficient strategies, identifying beneficiaries, and outlining your family goals and wishes.

We'll also work closely with your accountants and attorneys (or we can recommend a local resource) to ensure a smooth transition at every stage of estate planning and distribution. Once you’re ready to have legal documents drawn up, we'll hand off your information to your estate attorney. That way, you can spend less time (and money) recounting your information to the attorney and get right to establishing the proper paperwork.

Only 45% of Americans over age 55 have a will.^**

More than 1 in 3 people without a will say they don't believe they have enough wealth to leave behind.^**

34% of Americans ages 35 to 54 have never discussed legacy planning with anyone.^**

Legacy Planning for Every Family

Regardless of age, income level, or current health, it’s important for all families to have regular, open discussions about planning for the future. Your legacy plan will cover more than just inheritance funds or assets – you should consider everything from insurance plans, stock options, and shares to debts, liabilities, mortgages, vehicles, pets, furniture, jewelry, digital assets and any items of sentimental value.

What is Legacy Planning, and Who Needs It?

What exactly is legacy planning, and who needs it? Find out in a blog post from Sheri Perkins, our Senior Vice President and Head of Retirement & Wealth Management. With 30 years of experience in financial services, as well as her personal experience with her own parents, Sheri has seen a lot of the do’s and don’ts. She also makes it a priority for her team to offer helpful tools and resources to Citadel members, including this free printable checklist you can review with your family.

To learn more about where you stand and what to do next, download our printable resources:

• Legacy planning checklist
• Family conversations
• Estate planning basics

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^**According to a 2023 Wills and Estate Planning Study by Caring.com