What is Estate Planning?
Estate Planning involves creating legal documents to manage your assets during life and after death. Explore subcategories for the most relevant templates.
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Wisconsin Estate Planning
Estate Planning helps you prepare for the future of your assets. Attorney-drafted templates are quick and easy to fill out.
Common Wisconsin Estate Planning documents
- Last Will and Testament — outlines asset distribution after death.
- Durable Power of Attorney — designates someone to make decisions on your behalf.
- Living Trust — holds and manages your assets while you are alive and after your death.
- Living Will — expresses your healthcare wishes in case of incapacity.
- Healthcare Directive — provides guidance on medical treatment preferences.
- Probate Documents — facilitate the legal process of settling an estate.
Estate Planning forms by State
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- Wisconsin
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Popular forms
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Wisconsin Life Documents Planning Package, including Will, Power of Attorney and Living WillManage your legal affairs with essential forms for later life planning, all in one convenient package.
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Wisconsin Last Will and Testament PackagePrepare for the future with essential documents that ensure your loved ones are protected and informed in one convenient package.
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Wisconsin Essential Legal Life Documents for Baby BoomersGet everything needed to protect your health, finances, and affairs in one convenient package, designed specifically for your peace of mind.
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Wisconsin Organizing your Personal Assets PackageEasily manage your personal finances and important documents with multiple related legal forms in one convenient package.
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Wisconsin Essential Legal Life Documents for New ParentsGet everything needed to protect your wishes and affairs in one convenient package of essential legal forms.
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Wisconsin Essential Legal Life Documents for NewlywedsEverything you need to establish essential life documents for newlyweds in one convenient package.
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Wisconsin Essential Legal Life Documents for Military PersonnelAccess essential legal forms to safeguard your health, finances, and affairs, all in one convenient package.
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Similar documents: key differences
- Will vs. Trust — a Will outlines asset distribution, while a Trust manages assets during life.
- Durable Power of Attorney vs. Healthcare Proxy — the former handles financial matters, the latter focuses on health decisions.
- Living Will vs. Healthcare Directive — both express healthcare wishes, but terminology may vary.
- Probate vs. Non-Probate Assets — probate assets go through court, while non-probate assets transfer directly.
Key legal points
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Documents need to be signed properly and may require witnesses.
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Notarization is commonly required for certain documents.
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Related documents should be aligned for consistency and clarity.
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Update your estate plan after major life changes or events.
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Select trusted individuals for key roles in your estate plan.
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Store original documents securely to ensure they are accessible when needed.
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, notarize online, or send for e-signature (Premium).
FAQs
An estate plan helps manage your assets and healthcare wishes during life and after death.
Yes, you can update your estate plan whenever your circumstances change.
Without an estate plan, state laws will dictate how your assets are distributed.
While not necessary, consulting a lawyer can ensure your plan meets your needs.
Glossary
- Will - A legal document outlining asset distribution after death.
- Trust - An arrangement to manage assets during life and after death.
- Power of Attorney - A document granting someone authority to act on your behalf.
- Living Will - A document stating your healthcare wishes in case of incapacity.
- Probate - The legal process of settling a deceased person's estate.
- Healthcare Directive - A document outlining medical treatment preferences.
- Executor - The person responsible for managing an estate after death.
- Beneficiary - An individual designated to receive assets from an estate.