Breaking Down What You Need to Know About Estate Planning (By Age)
Estate planning is not just for the wealthy or for retirement. In this episode, we break down what estate planning actually looks like in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond. We talk about the documents and decisions that matter most at each stage of life, from wills and powers of attorney to guardianship, life insurance, beneficiary updates, tax planning, and legacy conversations. The biggest mistakes are usually not about complexity. They come from waiting too long to put a plan in place.Episode Highlights:0:00 - Introduction to estate planning at every stage of life1:13 - What to prioritize in your 20s4:16 - Do you need life insurance when you’re young?5:10 - Why estate planning gets more urgent in your 30s6:32 - Guardianship, kids, and having the hard conversations9:46 - Simplifying accounts and updating beneficiaries10:11 - Estate planning considerations in your 40s12:04 - Insurance reviews, taxes, and growing complexity15:20 - What changes in your 50s with tax and transfer planning16:31 - Planning for aging parents and avoiding costly mistakes18:11 - Step-up in cost basis explained19:47 - Estate planning priorities in your 60s and beyond22:44 - Why communication matters just as much as the documents24:04 - The real cause of most estate planning problems24:52 - Why beneficiaries can override your willLiberty One Wealth Advisors is registered as an investment adviser with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Any opinions expressed are derived from sources generally believed to be reliable and is provided for informational purposes only. It does not constitute any form of advice or recommendation to buy or sell any securities, adopt any investment strategy discussed or invest in any specific product. Nothing contained in this video constitutes investment, legal, tax or other advice and is not to be relied on in making an investment or other decision. Please contact your financial advisor if you have any questions or would like to discuss the content of this video.




