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Options
- A
Both take effect during one’s lifetime
- B
Both take effect after death
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Estate planning takes effect after death; succession planning during lifetime
Correct answer
- D
Estate planning during lifetime; succession planning after death
Why this is the answer
Estate planning involves arrangements to handle assets after death, whereas succession planning focuses on leadership or ownership transfer during one's life.
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