Estate Planning Checklist
“Families are the compass that guides us. They are the inspiration to reach great heights.”
—Brad Henry
The people you love are your strongest motivation—in all areas of life, including financial planning. Wealth Advisors Group helps develop strategies so you and your family can live the best life possible, given the money you have.
As your family grows, changes, and moves through new life stages, your financial plan should be able to adapt with it. Below, our estate planning checklist shows some of the ways we assist families:
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Building Wealth
Building Wealth: While salaries are the most traditional form of income, there are many other options for increasing your net value. Our strategies take into account your goals and risk budget. For families with more complex assets, our process can also support family office wealth management conversations that bring investment, tax, estate, and legacy needs into a single coordinated view.
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Saving For College
529 plans, or qualified tuition plans, offer incredible tax advantages. Certain plans allow you to use your savings at any college or university or even for private or religious elementary or secondary school. We examine all options for you.
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Planning For Retirement
Retirement is the reward for a lifetime of work. We make sure you’re ready for it by starting your plan well ahead of time. That planning can also include how retirement income, gifting, and future inheritance tax planning may affect the people you want to support.
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Aggregating household Accounts
We consolidate separate accounts into one place to simplify your financial world and make it easier to meet goals. This could involve just two generations (parents and children) or can go beyond to include grandparents and more.
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Minimizing Tax
While April 15 is when we think about taxes the most, they impact your money all the time. So they should be considered in every financial decision you make. But since tax laws are constantly changing, it’s vital to have someone who knows the codes inside and out. Our tax experts comb the books for your benefit.
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Managing Cash Flow
Every household, no matter what income level, should operate on a budget. We help you build one that takes into account all of your family’s needs and wants.
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Insuring Against The Unexpected
Even though medical, homeowners and auto insurance are generally accepted as must-haves these days, life and disability insurance are sometimes seen as optional or out-of-reach. We come alongside our clients to identify needs and find solutions to help protect the things they love most.
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Managing Debt
Not all loans and lines of credit are created equal. We help ensure you have the appropriate types, as well as competitive rates and terms. If you’re considering a new purchase, we verify that it will fit into your complete financial plan.
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Creating A Basic Estate Plan
We remove guesswork from the equation and lower the tax burden for heirs by writing everything out for you. An estate planning checklist can help organize key documents, beneficiary details, and family priorities before important decisions are made. When needed, we can also coordinate with your trust and estate attorney so your financial plan and legal documents work together.