Now that many members of the millennial generation are parents, it’s time for them to protect their families with estate plans, including naming guardians for their minor children. Yes, that generation is growing up!
The numbers are pretty extreme. A recent study by caring.com reveals that 88% of 18–36 year-old Americans don’t have either a will or a trust, as reported in Financial Buzz in a recent article, “Millennials: Start thinking about estate planning now!”
This compares to the 81% of Americans aged 72 and older who do have a will or at least a trust. If it seems like younger adults don’t think they need to deal with estate planning, that’s true. But they do, especially if they have minor children.