Article: Thinking ahead will pay off later.(Special Report)(estate planning is becoming more popular)

Byline: JENNIFER BRACKEN

Estate planning might not yet be casual cocktail party conversation, but it definitely is gaining ground as more and more people accumulate assets.

With the help of a wide array of estate planners, more people are mapping out where assets will go before they die, which in the long run will save their heirs money, time and aggravation. In the short run, it brings peace of mind.

"Estate planning ultimately reduces cost and inconvenience, and the heirs get more,'' said Kathy Seitz-Watson, president of Century Business Services Inc. of Cleveland. Even for very large estates, estate planning can help people to save money ...

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