Estate Planning Council of CANADA

Estate planning isn't complicated. Your process is.

If you’ve been putting off writing your will, you’re likely overthinking it.

Here are 5 tips to cut through the noise and get it done:

1. Keep it private. You don't need a committee to decide your personal affairs. Opinions create noise; privacy creates focus.

2. Kill the "Perfect Timing" myth. Don't wait for January or next Monday. Progress begins the second you decide to start.

3. Curate your influences. If the people around you aren't talking about legacy or responsibility, find the digital communities that are. Follow discipline, unfollow distraction.

4. Remove the emotion. Treat this as a checklist, not a therapy session. Stop making it a "big deal" and just make it a task.

5. Hire a pro. Don't gamble your legacy on a DIY template or an online forum. Consult a lawyer to ensure your wishes actually have legal teeth.

Stop gambling on uncertainty. Get it done today.