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Estate Preparation Checklist

Estate preparation starts with organization. An accurate inventory can make conversations with licensed professionals more productive.

What to organize

  • Create a high-level inventory of property, accounts, insurance, and obligations.
  • Identify where existing wills, trusts, powers of attorney, deeds, and other documents are stored.
  • Identify accounts or policies that may use beneficiary designations and verify them with providers.
  • Prepare questions for an attorney or other appropriately licensed professional.

Educational information only: This guide is for organization and preparation. It is not legal, medical, tax, financial, funeral-directing, or insurance advice.

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