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What should financial planners know about estate planning?

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Chicago, IL estate planning & probate attorney John N. Bielski II discusses what financial planners should know about estate planning. He states that financial planners should have a solid understanding of estate planning, which Bielski Chapman L.T.D. approaches as a collaborative, team-based process. For clients with assets or family members, creating a comprehensive plan requires coordination among financial advisors, accountants, life insurance agents, and attorneys. While financial advisors primarily focus on maximizing returns and growing net worth, this represents only one aspect of an estate plan. True estate planning also addresses the care of loved ones, children under 18, and special considerations such as pets or family heirlooms, extending beyond purely financial matters. Consequently, financial planners must recognize the team-based nature of estate planning and collaborate closely with competent attorneys to ensure their clients’ goals and wishes are fully realized.

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