Estate Planning Video Library

Clear, practical videos to help you understand wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and the estate planning mistakes families make every day.

Looking for state-specific guidance? Visit your state page for videos, resources, and attorney information.

A better way to learn estate planning

Estate planning can feel overwhelming, especially when you are trying to sort through conflicting information online. This video library is designed to make the process easier.

Start with the basics, learn the core documents, understand the difference between a will and a trust, and avoid the most common mistakes people make.

These videos provide general educational guidance. Because estate planning laws vary by state, be sure to review your state-specific page for information tailored to where you live.

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What Is Estate Planning? (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)

What a Revocable Living Trust Actually Does

Will vs. Trust: What the Difference Really Is

What Adult Children Need to Know About Aging Parents and Estate Planning

Why Estate Planning Is About More Than Money

Core Decisions

What a Healthcare Directive Does

Estate Planning for Married Couples: What You Need to Get Right

Trust vs Will — How to Decide What You Actually Need

What Happens When a Beneficiary Dies Before You Do?

Do You Really Need a Living Trust? A Simple Decision Framework

Common Mistakes

5 Estate Planning Mistakes Families Regret

The Biggest Estate Planning Mistakes Families Make After a Death

Why Naming Beneficiaries Is More Important Than Most People Realize

What Happens When an Estate Plan Is Outdated?

What Happens If You Become Incapacitated Without Estate Planning?

The Estate Planning Conversation Your Family Needs Before It’s Too Late

How It Works (Process + Details)

What Happens If You Become Incapacitated Without Estate Planning?

Estate Planning Checklist: What to Do First (Step-by-Step)

What Beneficiary Designations Do—and Don’t Do

What a Power of Attorney Does

The Difference Between Probate, Trust Administration, and Estate Administration

Take the next step

Start with the basics, explore your state-specific guidance, and build a plan with more confidence.