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Trivia Question❓

Which famous historical figure is known for emphasizing legacy through moral and ethical teachings rather than just wealth, inspiring many to think beyond finances in estate planning?

Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

The Spiritual Side of Estate Planning: Conversations That Matter Most

Estate planning is often framed as a technical and financial process — a way to distribute assets, reduce taxes, and avoid probate. But beneath the spreadsheets and legal documents lies something far more profound: a reflection of your client’s values, beliefs, and life purpose. For many, estate planning is not just about wealth transfer — it’s a spiritual act. One that calls for deeper conversations about meaning, legacy, and what truly matters most.

As advisors, we’re trained to focus on the tangible — trusts, wills, beneficiary designations. But if we stop there, we miss a powerful opportunity to connect with our clients on a more meaningful level. The best estate plans are not just financially efficient; they are emotionally and spiritually aligned. They reflect who a person is, what they’ve stood for, and the mark they hope to leave on the world.

The spiritual side of estate planning involves asking deeper questions: What do you want your legacy to say about you? What values do you hope your children or grandchildren carry forward? How do you define a life well lived? These are not easy conversations — but they are the ones that matter most. And when you create space for clients to explore these questions, you become more than an advisor. You become a guide in one of life’s most sacred transitions.

Many clients are yearning for this kind of connection, even if they don’t know how to ask for it. They want to know their lives had meaning. They want their legacy to reflect not just what they earned, but who they were. When you invite these conversations, you help clients shape an estate plan that goes beyond money — one that honors their soul.

Practical tools like legacy letters, ethical wills, charitable giving strategies, and family meetings can all support this deeper work. But it starts with you. Your willingness to go beyond the transactional and into the transformational sets the tone. You don’t have to have all the answers — just the courage to ask the right questions.

In the end, estate planning is about much more than dividing assets. It’s about transmitting identity, values, and love. By embracing the spiritual dimension of your work, you help clients create a legacy that doesn’t just endure in financial statements — but lives on in the hearts of those they leave behind.

💡 Answer to Trivia Question:

Benjamin Franklin — Franklin’s writings and values have encouraged people to consider the lasting impact of character and wisdom as part of their legacy, not just material wealth.