What is Estate Planning?
Estate Planning involves creating documents that outline how your assets will be managed and distributed after your passing. Explore subcategories to find the most relevant templates for your needs.
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Washington Estate Planning
Estate Planning helps secure your legacy and ensure your wishes are honored. Our attorney-drafted templates are quick and easy to complete.
Common Washington Estate Planning documents
- Last Will and Testament — specifies how assets are distributed after death.
- Living Trust — manages assets during life and distributes them after death.
- Power of Attorney — appoints someone to handle decisions on your behalf.
- Living Will — outlines healthcare preferences in case of incapacity.
- Advance Directive — communicates your medical care preferences when you cannot do so.
Estate Planning forms by State
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Popular forms
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Washington Life Documents Planning Package, including Will, Power of Attorney and Living WillPlan for your future with essential legal documents, all in one package for your peace of mind.
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Washington Last Will and Testament PackagePrepare crucial estate documents with ease, ensuring you're ready for future health and financial decisions.
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Washington Essential Legal Life Documents for Baby BoomersAccess everything needed to protect your health and finances in one convenient package, tailored for your state.
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Washington Organizing your Personal Assets PackageGet all the essential forms to organize your personal and financial affairs in one convenient package.
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Washington Essential Legal Life Documents for New ParentsGet everything needed to secure your family's future in one convenient package, including essential legal forms specific to your state.
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Washington Essential Legal Life Documents for NewlywedsGet everything you need for post-wedding planning in one package, including related legal forms to protect your health and finances.
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Washington Essential Legal Life Documents for Military PersonnelGet essential legal documents for health and financial decisions, ensuring loved ones are protected in one convenient package.
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Similar documents: key differences
- Living Trust vs. Last Will — a Living Trust avoids probate; a Will goes through it.
- Power of Attorney vs. Healthcare Proxy — Power of Attorney manages finances, while Healthcare Proxy makes medical decisions.
- Living Will vs. Advance Directive — both express healthcare wishes, but Advance Directive can include broader instructions.
- Trust vs. Estate — a Trust is a management tool, while Estate refers to all assets and debts.
Key legal points
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Ensure you have the capacity to sign documents legally.
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Many documents require witnesses or notarization for validity.
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Keeping your estate plan updated is crucial after major life events.
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Select responsible parties carefully to manage your estate effectively.
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Store original documents securely to prevent loss or tampering.
How to get started
Start in minutes with these steps.
- Find a template or package that fits your situation.
- Review the description, preview, and signing requirements.
- Get full access with a subscription.
- Complete it in the online editor.
- Export or send: download, email, USPS mail, or send for e-signature.
FAQs
An Estate Plan outlines how your assets will be distributed and managed.
Yes, you can update it whenever significant life changes occur.
A Will distributes assets after death, while a Trust can manage assets during life.
A Power of Attorney is essential for managing financial affairs if you become incapacitated.
Glossary
- Will - A legal document expressing how assets should be distributed after death.
- Trust - An arrangement to manage assets during life and distribute them after death.
- Power of Attorney - A document allowing someone to act on your behalf in legal matters.
- Living Will - A document stating your medical care preferences if incapacitated.
- Advance Directive - Instructions for medical treatment preferences when unable to communicate.
- Beneficiary - A person designated to receive assets from a Will or Trust.
- Executor - An individual appointed to carry out the terms of a Will.
- Estate - All assets and debts owned by a person at death.
- Incapacity - The inability to make or communicate decisions due to health issues.
- Heir - A person entitled to inherit assets from a deceased person's estate.