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American Focus > Blog > Economy > 6 Things Every Retiree Should Have Prepared in 2025
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6 Things Every Retiree Should Have Prepared in 2025

Last updated: June 7, 2025 2:30 pm
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Retirement is a significant milestone in life, but it doesn’t mean that the planning stops there. In fact, estate planners recommend that in 2025, retirees should ensure that their legal and financial documents are up-to-date. This includes wills, power of attorney forms, digital account access, and final wishes. These are essential preparations that every retiree should have in place to avoid family disputes and ensure their wishes are honored.

To further strengthen their estate plan, retirees should have five key estate planning documents in place: a last will, a durable power of attorney, an advance healthcare directive, a HIPAA release form, and, if significant assets are involved, a revocable living trust. These legal documents are designed to minimize family conflict, avoid probate, and give retirees the power to make medical and financial decisions if they become incapacitated.

Additionally, a comprehensive estate plan should include a strategy for long-term care, which may involve purchasing long-term care insurance or establishing an asset protection trust. This ensures that retirees do not risk losing all their assets to pay for nursing home care or other long-term care needs.

Updating beneficiaries on retirement accounts, life insurance policies, and bank accounts is also crucial. These designations take legal precedence over a will, so failing to revise them after major life changes can lead to assets being distributed in ways that do not reflect the retiree’s true wishes.

As more aspects of life move online, using a digital estate planning platform can simplify document storage, updates, and access. This tool helps organize important documents and assets in a secure place, sends reminders for updates, and makes it easier for loved ones to access needed information without hassle.

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Furthermore, retirees should have a centralized way to store and protect their digital passwords. A password manager, paired with a secure plan for sharing the master key, can prevent headaches for executors and heirs in the future.

In conclusion, proper estate planning is essential for retirees to ensure their wishes are carried out and their assets are protected. By having the necessary legal documents in place, creating a strategy for long-term care, updating beneficiaries, and utilizing digital estate planning tools, retirees can have peace of mind knowing that their affairs are in order. It’s never too early to start planning for the future and ensuring that your loved ones are taken care of.

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