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Estate Planning Checklist

 

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Inventory of physical Items (jewelry, collectibles, cars etc.

 

 

Inventory of non-physical items (401K plans, stocks, insurance policies etc.)

 

 

Up-to-date and signed will

 

 

Designated executor or power of attorney

 

 

A backup executor or power of attorney

 

 

Designated guardianship of minor children

 

 

Beneficiary designations up to date

 

 

All dependants provided for

 

 

Trusts established

 

 

Living will or medical directive

 

 

Update life insurance and annuities

 

 

Inform executor/spouse/children where to find necessary documents and financial information (will, bank accounts, tax records, etc.)

 

 

Estimate cost of probating will

 

 

Business succession plan in place

 

 

Funeral instructions and wishes

 

 

Prepay funeral

 

 

Wishes regarding organ donation

 

 

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