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Estates Made Easy is a legal document preparation website and attorney referral resource. Recognizing the tremendous need for affordable and accessible estate planning resources, we have leveraged technology and legal insights to bring state-specific wills, trusts, and other wealth preservation documents to your finger tips. Wealth preservation and protection are not just for the wealthy. Whether you want to build your legacy using our quick and easy questionnaire and forms or you prefer to work with a member of our attorney network, we have the resources and tools to make the process simple.
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Will
A will is a legal document that directs the distribution of assets after a person’s death. A will may also be used to establish guardianship for minor children. When a person dies without a will (i.e. intestate) in the United States, their assets are distributed to heirs according to applicable state statutes. The process may be time-consuming, costly, and inconsistent with the deceased person’s preferred distribution. Having a will helps to ensure an estate is settled according to your wishes.
Living Will
A living will is a legal document that directs health care decisions and establishes preferences in the event the creator of the living will is incapacitated. A living will may also be used to identify a health care surrogate authorized to make medical related decisions in the event of incapacity.
Living Trust
A living trust is a legal entity created by an individual to hold and own his/her assets. Once property is transferred into a trust, the property is typically invested and spent for the care of the beneficiary, who is typically the trust-maker the person who created the trust at least during their lifetime. The trust-maker can identify additional beneficiaries for before or after their lifetime. The trust-maker may also designate successor trustees. Having a trust helps to limit time and expense of probate and may be used to better coordinate long-term care and provisions for beneficiaries.