Women’s World
By Suze Orman
March 28th, 2026
Suze Orman Says Single Women Need These 5 Estate Planning Documents—or Risk Everything
You’re single and filling out paperwork at the doctor’s office when you see it: “Emergency Contact.” You write down your sister’s name, assuming that’s enough. If something happened, she’d know what to do, right?
But here’s the unsettling truth—without the right legal documents, even your closest family member can’t access your accounts, talk to your doctors or make decisions on your behalf.
That’s why financial expert Suze Orman, the host of the Women & Money podcast, is trying to help single women everywhere. She says relying on assumptions could leave you vulnerable when you need help most—and she has a solution.
Ensure that if life takes a turn, your voice and finances remain in your control. Here are the five “Must-Have Documents” that protect your independence.
This story first appeared in the April 6, 2026, issue of Woman’s World magazine.
