 TITLE: How to Plan Your Estate as a New Parent CONTENT: Get Your Estate in Order\n------------------------\nLaws related to estate planning vary from state to state, so you should get advice from experts familiar with your state laws to ensure your plan covers all the bases. A lawyer, accountant, life insurance agent and financial planner can all be part of your team, helping you design an estate plan that's right for your family.\nBe sure to revisit your estate plan on a regular basis and whenever you have a major life change, such as having another child, buying a home, getting divorced, moving to a new state or inheriting money. While you're at it, take the time to check your credit score and set up free credit monitoring, which can keep tabs on your credit and alert you to any changes. After all, now that you have children, you have plenty of other things to worry about. END