Estate planning is particularly important, since it provides an opportunity for both spouses to discuss their finances with an attorney and to make arrangements for what should happen if the spouse who typically manages everything passes away. This also allows the other spouse a chance to reflect on whether he or she even wants to (or feels capable of) handling everything.
The surviving spouse may sometimes be more comfortable having someone else in charge of the finances through a trust or other legal entity.
An estate planning attorney can guide you through the process of creating an estate plan that best fits your unique circumstances.
