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Begin to plan your legacy by reviewing The Will-Writing Checklist

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151 East 67 th Street New York, NY 10021 (212) 988-9500THE WILL-MAKING CHECKLISTBefore you sit down with <strong>your</strong> legal advisor <strong>to</strong> write or update <strong>your</strong> <strong>Will</strong>, use the form below <strong>to</strong>organize the details of what you want <strong>to</strong> accomplish. With this information in hand, you ensurethat <strong>your</strong> at<strong>to</strong>rney is aware of <strong>your</strong> specific wishes. (You will also save time and at<strong>to</strong>rney’s fees.)1. People I care about:Spouse: _________________________________________________________________Children: ________________________________________________________________Grandchildren: ____________________________________________________________Other Family Members: _____________________________________________________Friends: __________________________________________________________________Others: __________________________________________________________________2. For whom do I feel responsible?_________________________________________________________________________3. For whom do I need <strong>to</strong> care in the future?_________________________________________________________________________4. Who will be guardian(s) of my minor children?_________________________________________________________________________5. Who should be my execu<strong>to</strong>r, <strong>to</strong> carry out the wishes that I express in my <strong>Will</strong>?_________________________________________________________________________6. Planners: Whom do I need <strong>to</strong> consult?Spouse: __________________________________________________________________Children: _________________________________________________________________At<strong>to</strong>rney: _________________________________________________________________Accountant: ______________________________________________________________Financial Planner: __________________________________________________________


Others: __________________________________________________________________


7. Property I own:Real Estate: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Farm Land: _______________________________________________________________Vehicles: _________________________________________________________________S<strong>to</strong>cks/Securities: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Antiques: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Jewelry: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________8. Financial Assets:Bank Name: ______________________________ Account Type: ____________________Bank Name: ______________________________ Account Type: ____________________Bank Name: ______________________________ Account Type: ____________________Bank Name: ______________________________ Account Type: ____________________9. Retirement Plans:Plan Name: _______________________________ Plan Type: ________________________Plan Name: _______________________________ Plan Type: ________________________Plan Name: _______________________________ Plan Type: ________________________


10. What items, percentage, or dollar amount do I want people <strong>to</strong> receive when I die?Spouse: __________________________________________________________________Children: _________________________________________________________________Grandchildren: ____________________________________________________________Friends: __________________________________________________________________Church: __________________________________________________________________Other Charities: ____________________________________________________________Kennedy Child Study Center: _________________________________________________

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