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Preparing for Your Estate Planning Consultation

Every estate plan we do starts with a free consultation. We get a lot done during those meetings, but they (honestly) don’t require much preparation. Here’s what to know about the agenda and how to prepare.

Background Information

The first agenda item is always to cover the basics of what an estate plan does, talk about how the process works, and answer general questions.

Next is a chance to get to know a little bit about you.

How to Choose Agents

Choosing the right people to carry out a plan is often just as important as designing the plan correctly. We spend a great deal of time in our estate planning meetings discussing who to choose for a variety of key roles. These roles include financial roles, like estate administrator, and personal roles, like guardians for minor children and powers of attorney for health care.

This post discusses the various roles and the skill set necessary in each.