For estate planning, when is it time to call in professional guidance?

Estate planning is a legal process that – while important for everyone – frequently invites procrastination. Wanting to avoid thoughts of our mortality aside, there are many compelling reasons to consider setting up an estate plan, even if you may feel like you don’t yet have substantial assets that require protecting.

One key reason to have a strong estate plan in place is to avoid certain pitfalls within the probate process, or even avoid probate altogether. While most are already familiar…