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Who needs the estate plan / documents? "Individual " is for an estate plan or documents for an individual only regardless if the individual is married or unmarried (i.e., single, divorced, or widowed). If married, there will be options asked concerning your wishes for any distributions to your spouse.
"Married Couple " is for an estate plan or documents for you and your spouse. You must be legally married.
"Non-Married Couple " is a non-married couple that want to be treated as a married couple.
Do you want a Small Estate Plan or Individual Documents? Please tell us which documents you would like us to prepare You can select one or more options.
Your Information Legal Name
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Spouse's Information Name
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Is your spouse's home address the same as yours? Spouse's Full Address
Street, City, State, and Zip
Spouse's Employer
Spouse's Occupation
Family Information Do you have children (biological or legally adopted)? * If you answer "yes," list your child's name, birthdate, if the child is married and whether the child is living below. You can list more than one child below.
Do you have children (biological or legally adopted)? Information about your children (both biological and adopted) Additional rows can be added by clicking the + sign.
Do you have grandchildren (biological or legally adopted)? * If you answer "yes," list your grandchild's name, birthdate, the grandchild's parent (name of your child), and whether the grandchild is living below. You can list more than one grandchild below.
Do you have grandchildren (biological or legally adopted)? Information about your grandchildren (both biological and adopted) Additional rows can be added by clicking the + sign.
Is there anything about your family, that was not asked, that you would like us to know?
Will Information A Last Will and Testament (also known as a Will) is a legal document that allows you to say exactly what you want to happen to your assets and minor children after death. It also allows you to nominate an executor, who will manage your estate, pay your debts, expenses, and taxes, and distribute your estate according to your wishes. This legal document allows you to make decisions on how your estate should be handled after your death; otherwise, the state will have to get involved and your wishes may not align with the decisions made by the state.
Distribution Information
Do you have any specific bequests? * A specific bequest is a gift or specific item or asset that you want to leave to a specific person or entity. For example, you can provide that your Rolex is to go to your son John Smith, that your house be left to the Red Cross, or that each of your three nieces receives $10,000.00. If you select "yes" provide a description of the bequest in the first column, the name of the recipient (person or entity) in the second column, and the person's relationship to you (if applicable) below. Using the example above, put "Rolex" in the first column, "John Smith" in the second column, and "son" in the third column. You can have as many specific bequests as you like.
Do you have any specific bequests?* Additional rows can be added by clicking the + sign.* Additional rows can be added by clicking the + sign.
How do you want the remainder of your estate to be divided? * The remainder of your estste is all of your assets combined excluding any assets listed as a specific bequest above, if applicable. You need to make a selection below. Information regarding the selections is listed below.
Remainder - Married* Please select... Everything to my spouse, then to my descendants (children and grandchildren) Everything to my spouse, then to my descendants (children and grandchildren), then to others Everything to my spouse, then to others Other (specify below)
If you choose option 1 , "everything to my spouse, then to my descendants (children and grandchildren)," your Will distributes everything to your spouse first. If your spouse predeceases you, then to your descendants in equal shares based on your children. For example, if you have three children and one is deceased but the deceased child has children, the grandchildren of your deceased child will split the deceased child's 1/3 portion of your estate.
If you choose option 2 , "everything to my spouse, then to my descendants (children and grandchildren)," then to others, your Will distributes the remainder of your estate like the preceding option; however, if neither your spouse nor your descendants survive you, you can name person(s) or entities to leave your estate to. You will be asked to provide additional information below about how you would like to divide your property.
If you choose option 3 , "everything to my spouse, then to others," your Will distributes everything to your spouse first. If your spouse predeceases you, you can name person(s) or entities to leave your estate to. You will be asked to provide additional information below about how you would like to divide your property.
If you choose option 4 , "other (specify below)," you will be asked to tell us below how you would like to divide your estate.
Remainder - Single* Please select... Everything to my descendants (children and grandchildren) Everything to my descendants (children and grandchildren), then to others Everything to others
If you choose option 1 , everything to my descendants (children and grandchildren), your Will distributes everything to your descendants in equal shares based on your children. For example, if you have three children and one is deceased but the deceased child has children, those grandchildren will split the deceased child's 1/3 portion of your estate.
If you choose option 2 , your Will distributes the remainder of your estate like the preceding option; however, if you none of your descendants survive you, you can name person(s) or entities to leave your estate to. You will be asked to provide additional information below about how you would like to divide your property.
If you choose option 3 , everything to others, then to others, you will be asked to tell us how you would like to divide your estate. You will be asked to provide additional information below about how you would like to divide your property.
Describe how to distribute your estate to others if your spouse and no children or grandchildren survives you.*
Describe how to distribute your estate to others if your spouse does not survive you.*
Describe how to distribute your estate if no children or grandchildren survive you.*
Describe how you want to distribute your estate.*
Do you have a stepchild that you have not legally adopted that you want to treat as an adopted child in your Will? * Select "yes" if you have a stepchild that you would like to have treated as a biological or adopted child even if this person has not been legally adopted by you. If you select "yes," list the stepchild's name, date of birth, and whether this stepchild is living (if the stepchild Is deceased his/her heirs would take their portion if listed) below. You can list more than one person.
Do you have a stepchild (not legally adopted) that you want to treat as an adopted child in your Will?* Information about your stepchild / stepchildren* Additional rows can be added by clicking the + sign.
Do you think any of your beneficiaries have special problems with spouses, drugs, alcohol or handling money? List
Do any of your beneficiaries have a learning disability, or special educational, medical or physical needs? If yes, please identify the beneficiary, the relationship of the beneficiary to you and the nature of the special need.
Learning Disability? yes/no List
Is there anyone you want to disinherit? * Select "yes" if you would like to prevent someone from inheriting your property. For example, an estranged son. If you select "yes," list the person's name and relation to you below. You can list more than one person.
Is there anyone you want to disinherit?* List person(s) to disinherit Additional names can be added by clicking the + sign.
Executor Information
Executor Information . * You must name an executor (or executrix). The executor is an individual appointed to make sure the provisions in your will are properly handled when you die. The executor is responsible for making sure all assets in the will are accounted for, along with transferring these assets to the correct party (parties). Being an executor is a big responsibility and you should name someone who is responsible and will honor your wishes.
The executor/executrix can be almost anyone but is usually a lawyer, accountant, or family member, with the only restriction being that he or she must be over the age of 18 and have no prior felony convictions. Your spouse can act as your executor. The executor can also be a corporation (corporations will normally charge fees). It is generally best to pick an executor that is local.
You can name more than one executor/executrix. If more than one person is listed, each will act as a co-executor. If you want to have co-executors, make sure the co-executors can work together. A successor executor or executors can be listed in the next section.
To complete, list the executor/executrix's name, gender, address, and relation to you (ex. spouse, brother).
Executor Information . * You must name an executor (or executrix). The executor is an individual appointed to make sure the provisions in your will are properly handled when you die. The executor is responsible for making sure all assets in the will are accounted for, along with transferring these assets to the correct party (parties). Being an executor is a big responsibility and you should name someone who is responsible and will honor your wishes.
The executor can be almost anyone but is usually a lawyer, accountant, or family member, with the only restriction being that he or she must be over the age of 18 and have no prior felony convictions. The executor can be a corporation (corporations will normally charge fees). It is generally best to pick an executor that is local.
You can name more than one executor/executrix. If more than one person is listed, each will act as a co-executor. If you want to have co-executors, make sure the co-executors can work together. A successor executor or executors can be listed in the next section.
To complete, list the executor/executrix's name, gender, address, and relation to you (e.x. brother, friend).
Executor Info* Additional rows can be added by clicking the + sign
Do you want to name a successor executor? . * You can name a successor executor/executrix. The successor executor is an individual that will take the place of the executor if the executor cannot act as the executor of your estate or refuses to act as the executor. You do not have to have a successor executor, although it is recommended, especially if you did not name a co-executor.
If you want to name a successor executor/executrix, answer "yes" and list the successor executor's full name, gender, address, and relation to you (e.x. niece, brother-in-law) below. You can name more than one successor executor/executrix.
Successor Executor?* Successor Executor Info Additional rows can be added by clicking the + sign
Do you want your executor or successor executor to be compensated? * You can select whether your executor or successor executor is compensated. If you select "May receive customary fees" below, the executor is entitled to receive a 5-percent commission on the amounts they obtain and disburse in cash (this generally excludes a commission on the money you had on hand at the time of death; money held in a checking, savings, or money market account; life insurance proceeds; and bequest payments made to beneficiaries). If you select "Serve without commission," the executor will not receive a commission but will be reimbursed for any expenses incurred.
Executor Compensation*
Minor Child / Grandchild Information
Do you want to name a guardian for a minor child? * A guardian is someone who you name be the caregiver to a minor child or children in the event you are the last surviving parent or guardian. You can name a single person or a couple. If you name a couple, they will act as co-guardians. You can also appoint a successor guardian or guardians in the event that the appointed guardian(s) are unable or refuse to serve. If you answer yes, list the guardian's name in the first field (more than one name listed in the first field will act as co-gurdians). You can list successor guardian(s) in the second field.
Appoint guardian?* Name of Guardian(s)* Additional guardians can be added by clicking the + sign
Name of Successor Guardian(s) Additional successor guardians can be added by clicking the + sign
Do you want to include a contingent trust for a minor beneficiary? * A contingent trust is a trust which designates an age or ages that a minor beneficiary will be able to receive their portion of your estate. The contingent trust protects the assets you set aside for the minor beneficiary from the appointed guardian's creditors and allows the trustee to use the money for customary expenses. The remainder will be distributed at a certain age or ages (preferably after the child has matured enough to handle the inheritance).
Contingent trust*
Do you want to distribute the trust at a specified age or in three installments?* Age trust property will be delivered to beneficiaries*
Age first 1/3 of trust property will be delivered to beneficiaries*
Age first 1/2 of remaining trust property will be delivered to beneficiaries*
Age remaining trust property will be delivered to beneficiaries*
Who do you want to name as a trustee for the contingent trust? * The trustee will manage and distribute assets used for the comfort, care, and education of your minor beneficiaries until they have attained a specified age. You can name more than one trustee. If you have named a guardian for your minor children, the trustee can be the named guardian(s). List the trustee's name, address, phone number and relationship to you below.
Name of Trustee(s)*
Do you want to name a successor trustee? * You can also appoint a successor trustee or trustees in the event that the appointed trustee(s) are unable or refuse to serve. It is a good idea to name at least one successor trustee. To name a successor trustee, list the trustee's name, address, phone number, and relationship to you below.
Name of Successor Trustee(s) Additional trustees can be added by clicking the + sign
Additional Information
Do you have an existing Will?
Have you ever executed a trust (either revocable or irrevocable)?
Do you want a no-contest clause? * A no-contest clause is a provision in the will that prohibits a beneficiary from taking any portion of your estate if the beneficiary contests the will (unless a court determines the contest was made for just cause and in good faith).
No Contest Clause
Please list any additional issues, not addressed above, that you would like us to know regarding your will, distribution plan or executors.
Power of Attorney Information The Power of Attorney gives your named agent the power to handle your financial affairs. The agent will have broad authority to dispose of, sell, convey and encumber your real and personal property if you ever become incompetent to do this yourself. Naming an agent can save a great deal in court costs and legal fees, but you should only name someone you trust completely.
Agent Information
Agent Information * You must name an agent. An agent appointed by you is given broad powers to handle your legal and financial affairs if you become incapacitated or physically unable to handle such affairs yourself. An Agent has the power to sign checks on your behalf, buy and sell property on your behalf and access your safe deposit box, among other powers. Being an agent is a big responsibility and you should name an agent who is responsible and will honor your wishes. The agent can be almost anyone but needs to be someone you trust. Your spouse or grown children, if applicable, are often good choices. It is generally best to pick an agent that is local. You can name more than one agent. You can have co-agents in which case you will need to decide how the co-agents will act (in tandem or independently), or you can have a primary agent and a successor agent or agents in case the first agent cannot act as your agent. To complete, choose whether you want a primary agent or co-agents, if you choose co-agents choose how you would like the co-agents to act, and list the agent or agents' full name, address, and phone number.
Do you want to have co-agents?* How do you want the co-agents to act?* Power of Attorney - Agent* Additional rows can be added by clicking the + sign
Power of Attorney - Agent*
Do you want to name a successor agent? * You can name a successor agent. The successor agent is an individual that will take the place of the agent if the agent cannot act as the agent or refuses to act as the agent. You do not have to have a successor agent, although it is recommended, especially if you did not name a co-agent. If you want to name a succesor agent, answer "yes" and list the successor agent’s full name, address, and phone number. You can name more than one successor agent.
Successor Agent yes or No* Power of Attorney - Successor Agent* Additional rows can be added by clicking the + sign
Do you want your agents or successor agents to be compensated? * You can select whether your agent is entitled to reimbursement of reasonable expenses incurred on your behalf and to compensation that is reasonable under the circumstances; or is entitled to reimbursement of reasonable expenses incurred on your behalf but no compensation for serving as your agent.
Do you want your agents(s) to be entitled to compensation?*
Delegated Powers Information
Power of Attorney - Grant of Authority * Select which of the powers below you would like to grant to your agent. You can also select "select all" to give your agent all of the powers listed below (option one). You must grant at least one power to your agent
Power of Attorney - Grant of Authority*
Special Instructions If you want to limit or expand the powers granted to your agent, please let us know the powers you would like to limit or expand below.
Special Instructions
Do you want your agent to have the ability to make gifts? * You must specifically give your agent(s) the ability to make gifts if you would like the agent to be able to make gifts. This may be beneficial for tax purposes. The power is limited to the annual exclusion amount for federal gift tax purposes.
Do you want your agent to have the ability to make gifts?*
Delegated Powers Information
Do you have an existing Power of Attorney?*
When is the Power of Attorney effective? * You can make the power of attorney effective now or upon your disability or incapacity. If you choose disability or incapacity, it may take a doctor's note to verify the disability or incapacity which may make using the power of attorney more difficult for your agent. Some institutions may refuse to accept the power of attorney even with a letter from your physician. Thus, making your power of attorney effective immediately increases its likelihood of acceptance and makes it easier for your agent to act on your behalf.
When is the Power of Attorney effective?*
Medical Power of Attorney Information You may name someone as your agent for the purpose of making medical or other health care decisions for you under a medical power of attorney. Thie medical power of attorney becomes effective if you are incapable of making medical decisions for yourself. Naming an agent can save a great deal, but you should only name someone you trust to make medical decisions for you if you are incapacitated.
Agent Information
The statute authorizing the Medical Power of Attorney does not contemplate joint agents, so we recommend naming a primary agent, a successor agent, and a second successor agent. Your spouse is usually named as the primary agent if applicable.
To complete list the primary agent's name, address, and phone number in the first row below. You can name up to two successor agents in the second row by listing the successor agent's name, address, and phone number.
Name of Primary Agent*
Primary Agent's Address*
Primary Agent's Phone No.*
Successor Agent's information (optional) An additional Successor Agent can be added by clicking the + sign (optional)
Location of Medical Power of Attorney Information
You can designate an individual or institution where you will keep the original copy of the Medical Power of Attorney by listing the name of the individual or institution, the address of the individual or institution, and the phone number of the individual or institution in the first row below. You can also indicate that the original is kept at your house.
You can also list the names of individuals or institutions that will have copies of the Medical Power of Attorney by listing the name of the individual or institution, the address of the individual or institution, and the phone number of the individual or institution in the second row below. This information is optional.
Individual/Institution's Name (original)*
Individual/Institution's Address*
Individual/Institution's Phone Number*
List each person or institution you want to have a signed copy of the Medical Power of Attorney An additional row can be added by clicking the + sign (optional)
Additional Information
Duration of the Medical Power of Attorney * The Medical Power of Attorney can last for an indefinite period of time or it can terminate on a specific date. Indefinite is the most common response; however, a specific date may be appropriate if you want the Medical Power of Attorney to last for a short period, for instance, to get through a surgical procedure.
To complete, indicate whether you would like the Medical Power of Attorney to be indefinite or if you would like it to expire on a specific date. If you select expires on a specific date, you will need to indicate the date.
Duration of the Medical Power of Attorney* Expiration Date
The date the Medical Power of Attorney expires
List any limitations on the decision making authority of the agent(s).
Directive to Physicians Information Directive to Physician - Agents HIPAA Information Your healthcare information is protected, meaning healthcare providers cannot release your medical information without a release. A HIPAA release allows you to designate representative(s) who can access your medical records and information.
Who do you want to have access to your medical information? * List the full name, address, and phone number of each person you want to provide access to your medical information below. If applicable, you should have your spouse and any agent listed on your Medical Power of Attorney. You can list more than one person.
Name of person(s) you want to have access to your medical information.* Additional names can be added by clicking the + sign.
When do you want the HIPAA to start? * If you do not want to specify a start date for the HIPAA Release, choose the first option below, which will allow access to all of your previous medical records. If you want to specify a start date, choose the second option below. If you chose this option, you will be asked to specify a start date.
HIPAA Start* Beginning date for HIPAA Release*
When do you want the HIPAA to end? * If you do not want to specify an end date, chose the first option below and the HIPAA will expire a year after your death. If you want to specify an end date, choose the second option below. If you chose this option, you will be asked to specify an end date.
When does the HIPAA expire?* Ending date for HIPAA Release.*
Declaration of Guardianship Information Final Disposition Information Burial or Cremated Where would you like your ashes to be disposed of?
Where would you like your remains to be interred?
If you have already made arrangements, please provide details: