Daily life can be very hectic for a lot of people, whether their job consumes much of their time (and brings a considerable amount of stress) or they are working through other difficult issues, such as marital problems, depression, etc. Moreover, some people may be very busy because they are training for an important competition or event, or because they simply enjoy finding peace of mind by taking part in certain activities (such as hiking) during this time of the year. However, having a solid estate plan set up is crucial, and it is also important for people to devote a sufficient amount of time to their estate planning needs—from creating a trust or will to making revisions when required.
You should not let other responsibilities get in the way of your estate plan, especially since it could impact your future (as well as the lives of your loved ones) significantly. The steps that you take to protect your estate right now could make a world of difference years down the road, and the estate planning process can be complicated so it is important to be ready for the issues you may have to take on.
Unfortunately, some people have a tendency to overlook certain aspects of their estate plan or postpone crucial revisions because of other things they are going through in life. This can be a big mistake for numerous reasons, whether something unexpected happens and they become incapacitated or they neglect to make key revisions or take care of other important tasks later on. Review other pages on our site for more on the estate planning process.