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Estate planning documents to discuss before deployment

Common documents military families review with an attorney before a deployment window.

5 min readRelated pros: Trust & Estate Attorney
  • Deployment
  • Estate Planning
  • Active Duty

Resources are for general educational purposes and may not apply to your specific situation.

Why discuss before a deployment

Reviewing key documents before a deployment window may reduce stress for the family at home.

Documents commonly reviewed

An attorney can help you understand which apply to your family.

  • Will
  • Durable financial power of attorney
  • Healthcare power of attorney
  • Guardianship designations

Beneficiary review

Beneficiary designations on SGLI, TSP, and bank accounts often need updating after life events.

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