estate-planning

Estate Planning Worksheet

Estate and Trust Planning — Single Client

This page previews the worksheet we use to prepare a single client's estate plan. To fill it out securely online, request the digital intake link below — nothing on this preview page transmits any information.

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Part I: Personal Information

  • Client's full legal name, birth date, and Social Security number
  • Home address, city, state, email address, and home telephone
  • Marital status: divorced, widowed, or single

Children and Other Family Members

List each family member's full legal name, birth date, and relationship, along with any comments.

Advisors

  • Personal attorney
  • Accountant

Your Concerns

Rate each item N/A, Low, Some, or High:

  • Avoiding probate
  • Protecting assets from lawsuits/creditors

Important Family Questions

  • Are you making payments pursuant to a divorce or property settlement order? (If yes, we'll ask you to upload a copy of the order.)
  • Have you ever filed federal or state gift tax returns? (If yes, we'll ask you to upload copies.)
  • Have you completed previous will, trust, or estate planning? (If yes, we'll ask you to upload copies of the existing documents.)

Part II: Property Information

Provide approximate values for your assets:

  • Real property (home, land, etc.)
  • Bank accounts (checking, savings, CDs)
  • Retirement plans (401(k), IRA, etc.)

Part III: Design Information

  • Guardian for minor children
  • Death trustee — who should manage property for beneficiaries after your death
  • Power of attorney — who should make financial decisions if you are incapacitated

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