Beyond Bloodlines - Estate Planning When You’re Childfree
Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location: Zoom webinar
Speaker: Jennifer B. Goode of Bernstein
Topic:
When it comes to estate planning, most parents naturally focus on their kids and grandkids, both in terms of who makes decisions and how assets should be divvied up. But what about planning for those who don’t have children?
As the number of nonparents grows, it becomes increasingly important to think about their estate planning needs. For estate and financial planning professionals, the question is whether planning for those without children is just about choosing different individuals to handle financial matters and inherit assets—or if there are more meaningful differences between these cohorts that could affect their estate plans.
Jennifer B. Goode
Jennifer is the National Director, Institute for Trust and Esate Planning.
