Just Married? Here’s Why You Need an Estate Plan Now

You’ve Planned the Wedding — Now Plan Your Life Together

Your wedding day is full of love, celebration, and dreams for the future. But once the honeymoon is over, there’s one more important step every couple should take: creating an estate plan.

Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy or older couples — it’s about making sure you and your spouse are protected if the unexpected happens. It’s one of the most meaningful ways to care for each other.

What Is an Estate Plan, Exactly?

An estate plan is a set of legal documents that outline what happens if you’re unable to make decisions for yourself, or after you pass away.

It typically includes:

• A will to outline who inherits your property and possessions
• Powers of attorney to let someone make decisions on your behalf if you can’t
• Health care directives to share your wishes for medical care
• (For parents) Guardianship documents for your children

Why Marriage Is the Perfect Time to Create One

1. You’re Now Each Other’s Closest Legal Partner Marriage changes your legal status — but without an estate plan, your spouse may still face delays, confusion, or legal battles in accessing certain assets or making medical decisions.

2. You’ll Combine (or Protect) Finances Whether you’re merging bank accounts or keeping them separate, a plan ensures your money is handled the way you both want.

3. You Can Protect Future Children If you plan to have children, you can set up guardianship and trusts now, so you’re not making rushed decisions later.

4. You’ll Reduce Stress in an Emergency If something happens, your spouse won’t have to guess what you would’ve wanted — they’ll already have clear instructions.

Common Myths About Estate Planning

“We’re too young for that.” Accidents and illness can happen at any age.

“We don’t have enough money.” Estate planning is about protecting each other, not just dividing assets.

“We can do it later.” Life gets busy — and it’s much easier to do this while things are calm.

How to Get Started

Creating an estate plan doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Tools like Mitzi make it personal, approachable, and simple to start — especially for newlyweds.

Mitzi’s free Prepare to Plan quiz gives you a personalized checklist of the documents and decisions you’ll need, so you can tackle it step-by-step.

The Most Loving Gift You Can Give Your Spouse

Marriage is about building a life together — and protecting that life. Taking the time to create an estate plan now is a way of saying: No matter what happens, I’ve got you.

Start today with Mitzi’s free quiz and give yourselves peace of mind for the journey ahead.