FundingPro Trust Funding Software System Advanced Planning Solutions, LLC (877) 891-FUND © 2003 Advanced Planning Solutions, LLC
What is FundingPro™? FundingPro ™ is a complete pre-mortem trust funding system designed to automate the transfer of assets to a client’s revocable living trust (RLT) or irrevocable life insurance trust (ILIT). FundingPro ™ allocates and funds all types of assets for single, joint, and separate trusts in community and separate property jurisdictions. The 12-step trust funding system and software is the most comprehensive trust funding tool available for establishing efficient and profitable trust funding services. © 2003 Advanced Planning Solutions, LLC
What is FundingPro™? Since 1998, FundingPro ™ has been built using the popular HotDocs® software, an industry standard application for efficient document automation. FundingPro ™ allocates and funds all types of assets for single, joint, and separate trusts in community and separate property jurisdictions. The 12-step trust funding system and software is the most comprehensive trust funding tool available for establishing efficient and profitable trust funding services. © 2003 Advanced Planning Solutions, LLC
FundingPro™ Objectives Manage all stages of the trust funding process Automate cumbersome administrative tasks and word-processing Streamline tracking and verification procedures Improve funding efficiency and accuracy Target 90-day trust funding completion goal Achieve client estate planning and trust goals Provide service that exceeds industry standards Excel in competitive planning markets Capture advanced planning and referral opportunities © 2003 Advanced Planning Solutions, LLC
FundingPro™ Functions Customized transfer letters drafted for all asset types Automated national company funding forms Requirements for submitting company funding forms Professional client-ready reports and estate summaries Asset allocation reports Office tracking tools to verify funding Client correspondence and educational materials Staff training materials Technical-Legal trust funding instructions © 2003 Advanced Planning Solutions, LLC
Step 1: Enter Client Data Begin by entering client data to a HotDocs® answer file. © 2003 Advanced Planning Solutions, LLC Click here to enter data
Data Sharing Functions Use data sharing or data conversion to save on duplicate entry. Data can be populated from WealthDocs ™ or from Connect2A. © 2003 Advanced Planning Solutions, LLC
Enter Client Information The first step is to input information about the client, spouse (if applicable), and the trusts to be funded. Input spouse data here Input trust and trustee, and data here Input client data here © 2003 Advanced Planning Solutions, LLC
Enter Asset Information © 2003 Advanced Planning Solutions, LLC Input asset data by category The second step is to enter asset information by type of asset. Asset categories are tailored to the trust funding guidelines for each asset type. Enter as many assets as your client possesses.
Sample Asset Dialog Select the life insurance company from our forms library. Indicate the policy’s new owner, if applicable. Enter who the policy insures. Indicate the policy’s new beneficiaries. © 2003 Advanced Planning Solutions, LLC The following screen is a good example of an asset funding dialog. This is the dialog for a life insurance policy. Enter the policy’s original owner.
Enter General Information © 2003 Advanced Planning Solutions, LLC Input document witness data here Input attorney data here Input notary data here Input signing data here The third step is to input information about the attorney, the firm coordinating the funding, and related document signing data. Input data for who will coordinate the funding. Options include a law firm, a financial advisor, a funding enterprise, or the clients themselves. Use the Save button to save data
Step 2: Create Documents © 2003 Advanced Planning Solutions, LLC Once data is entered, you can assemble customized client funding documents or customized client reports. Click here to create funding documents
Select Funding Documents © 2003 Advanced Planning Solutions, LLC Select the documents you wish to create. You can select individual categories or all the categories available. Select the documents you wish to create here. Grayed-out categories do not have any assets entered. Customized client funding documents, tailored to the asset type, are assembled in Microsoft® Word® Click Finish to assemble documents
Sample Funding Documents © 2003 Advanced Planning Solutions, LLC FundingPro ™ assembles transfer letters to change ownership and/or beneficiary designations, eliminating manual word processing. Sample cash account funding letter
Sample Funding Documents © 2003 Advanced Planning Solutions, LLC FundingPro ™ also creates verification documents for a transfer agent to complete confirming the requested change. Sample cash account verification
FundingPro ™ assembles institutional funding forms for many of the national financial companies eliminating the need to obtain the forms or the form requirements. FundingPro ™ contains national funding forms for the following asset types: Annuity Contracts Life Insurance Policies Investment Accounts Retirement Plans Company Funding Forms © 2003 Advanced Planning Solutions, LLC
Company Funding Forms © 2003 Advanced Planning Solutions, LLC Sample company funding form — Sample funding form requirements
Step 3: Create Reports © 2003 Advanced Planning Solutions, LLC Assemble a variety of professional client reports. These reports summarize the estate, allocate assets, or help you track the funding. Click here to create funding reports
Sample Asset Reports © 2003 Advanced Planning Solutions, LLC Sample client Asset Detail Report — Provides estate summary of client’s assets and their values
Sample Asset Reports © 2003 Advanced Planning Solutions, LLC Sample Asset Allocation Report — Catalogues allocation of assets for married clients
Sample Asset Reports © 2003 Advanced Planning Solutions, LLC Sample Funding Verification Report — Tracks the confirmation of funding until all assets are transferred to trust
Sample Asset Reports © 2003 Advanced Planning Solutions, LLC Sample Asset Review Report — Tracks future funding of assets and the value of the estate over time
Other FundingPro™ Tools © 2003 Advanced Planning Solutions, LLC FundingPro ™ also creates other resources to help you manage the funding process and educate your clients. FundingPro ™ contains the following value-added tools: Client educational resources and meeting materials Client correspondence pertaining to the funding process Release forms & authorizations to work with transfer agents Client personal information forms to gather data Review materials to track future estate needs
A Proven System... FundingPro ™ provides you with a proven system used by hundreds of firms around the country. FundingPro ™ standardizes trust funding services into a manageable process, making funding efficient, accurate, and profitable. This higher level of service helps to build a relationship-oriented practice —— a practice where superior client service is a hallmark. © 2003 Advanced Planning Solutions, LLC
In Conclusion... Thank you for giving us the opportunity to provide you the flow and layout of the FundingPro ™ software. We hope this introduction has proved helpful to your understanding and generates enthusiasm for the impact FundingPro ™ can make in your practice. Feel free to visit our web site for demos and subscription pricing information © 2003 Advanced Planning Solutions, LLC