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estate planning

noun

estate plan·​ning
: the arranging for the disposition and management of one's estate at death through the use of wills, trusts, insurance policies, and other devices

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“Estate planning.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/estate%20planning. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.

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