The Emotional Side of Estate Planning

Psychology Today | 13.02.2026 00:29
When engaging in estate planning, people often become hyper-focused on the decisions they must make, including who will receive which assets, who will fill key roles (executor, guardian, and trustee, for example), and who will hold financial and medical powers of attorney. While these are important details to focus on, people often overlook the emotions their decisions may evoke in those included in an estate plan and those left out.