Iowa Estate Planning Questionnaire

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US-Q1014
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This form addresses important considerations that may effect the legal rights and obligations of the parties in an estate planning matter, such as wills, trusts, healthcare documents, deeds, and more. This questionnaire enables those seeking legal help to effectively identify and prepare their issues and problems. Thorough advance preparation enhances the attorneys case evaluation and can significantly reduce costs associated with case preparation.



This questionnaire may also be used by an attorney as an important information gathering and issue identification tool when forming an attorney-client relationship with a new client. This form helps ensure thorough case preparation and effective evaluation of a new clients needs. It may be used by an attorney or new client to save on attorney fees related to initial interviews.


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The goal of estate planning is effective and efficient transfer of assets.

The Estate Planning Must-HavesWill/trust.Durable power of attorney.Beneficiary designations.Letter of intent.Healthcare power of attorney.Guardianship designations.

The Estate Planning Process: 6 Steps to TakeCREATE AN INVENTORY OF WHAT YOU OWN AND WHAT YOU OWE.DEVELOP A CONTINGENCY PLAN.PROVIDE FOR CHILDREN AND DEPENDENTS.PROTECT YOUR ASSETS.DOCUMENT YOUR WISHES.APPOINT FIDUCIARIES.

Wills, Trusts & Estate. Planning Team. The attached Estate Planning Questionnaire is designed to help you organize your personal and financial information, to help us effectively assess your goals and circumstances, and to enable us to recommend an estate plan that will work for you and your family.

At Stein Sperling, we have three primary goals in helping clients with estate planning: protecting assets through life and for future generations; minimizing negative tax consequences through the architecture of a careful plan; and planning for disability and death.

Five of the Most Common Estate Planning Questions AnsweredWhat is the difference between a will and a trust? Wills and trusts have some similarities.What is Power of Attorney?Do I need to create a medical directive?When should I make updates to my estate plan?I'm worried my family will contest my will.

Having worked with clients to develop estate plans, there are some common basic goals that are considered. This includes providing for loved ones, mitigating or avoiding probate, minimizing taxes, providing for the orderly distribution and stewardship of assets, protecting assets, and planning for incapacity.

Estate planning in simple terms refers to the passing assets / investments down from one generation to another. You decide how much of your estate be it property(s), car(s), personal accolades, financial investments, etc. you want to pass on to whom and how, after your demise.

What are the Basic Elements of an Estate Planat Any Age? Last Will & Testament. Your Will governs the distribution of assets which are solely in your name, through the legal process known as probate. Durable Power of Attorney. Advance Health Care Directive.

The Estate Planning Process: 6 Steps to TakeCREATE AN INVENTORY OF WHAT YOU OWN AND WHAT YOU OWE.DEVELOP A CONTINGENCY PLAN.PROVIDE FOR CHILDREN AND DEPENDENTS.PROTECT YOUR ASSETS.DOCUMENT YOUR WISHES.APPOINT FIDUCIARIES.

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Iowa Estate Planning Questionnaire