What to Bring to Your Estate Planning Consultation

Having these items ready will help us make the most of your appointment. Don’t worry if you can’t gather everything โ€” bring what you can and we’ll work through the rest together.

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๐Ÿ“„ Personal & Family Information

  • Government-issued photo ID for you (and your spouse, if applicable)
  • Social Security numbers for you, your spouse, and any children
  • Birth dates for all family members
  • Marriage certificate (if married)
  • Divorce decree or separation agreement (if applicable)
  • Prenuptial or postnuptial agreement (if applicable)

๐Ÿ  Property & Assets

  • Deeds for any real estate you own
  • Recent mortgage statements
  • Bank and investment account statements
  • Retirement account statements (401(k), IRA, pension)
  • Life insurance policies
  • Business ownership documents or operating agreements
  • Vehicle titles
  • Appraisals for valuable personal property (jewelry, art, collectibles)

๐Ÿ’ณ Debts & Liabilities

  • Mortgage balances and lender info
  • Credit card statements
  • Student loan or personal loan details
  • Any court judgments or liens

๐Ÿ“‹ Existing Legal Documents

  • Current will or trust (if you have one)
  • Powers of attorney (financial and healthcare)
  • Healthcare directive or living will
  • HIPAA authorization forms
  • Beneficiary designation forms (retirement accounts, life insurance)

๐Ÿ‘ฅ People to Think About

  • Names and contact info for the people you’d like to name as executor, trustee, guardian, or power of attorney
  • Names of anyone you’d like to include (or exclude) as a beneficiary
  • Contact information for your financial advisor, accountant, or insurance agent (if applicable)

๐ŸŽฏ Your Goals

  • Notes on what matters most to you โ€” protecting minor children, avoiding probate, charitable giving, asset protection, Medicaid planning, etc.
  • Any specific concerns or family situations we should know about

Ready to get started?

Complete our questionnaire online before your appointment.

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Questions? Call us at (833) 256-6644 or email info@hlawgrp.com

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