Getting Started
What is estate planning? Basic steps in estate planning What can a plan do for you? What your attorney should know Property ownership
Initiate the discussion Take inventory and evaluate the present Develop objectives Choose professional advisers and discuss objectives Consider alternatives and implement the plan Review and modify
Examples: Provide security for surviving spouse Retire at age ____ Name guardians, conservators or trustees for minor children Transfer specific property to specific people Provide charitable bequests Other
Personal information Property information Assets Insurance Accounts receivable Liabilities Retirement plans Location of important papers
Fee simple absolute Life estates and remainder interests Sole ownership Co-ownership
The closest thing to absolute ownership
Life tenants Remaindermen
Tenancy in common Joint tenancy
What is estate planning? Basic steps in estate planning What can a plan do for you? What your attorney should know Property ownership