Estate Planning Legal Center

Rocket Lawyer's Estate Planning Legal Center makes it easy to create a will, trust or a complete estate plan.
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Everyone should have a Legal Will,
and Rocket Lawyer can help you create
yours for free. Make your Will today!
Other Estate Planning Documents
Power of Attorney

Choose someone to manage your financial and legal affairs
if you are unable to do so.
Do you need a Living Trust?

If you own a home or have
other significant assets a
Living Trust may be the
option for you.
Useful Estate Planning Articles

Choosing an Agent for Your Living Will

When you become unable to make medical decisions for yourself, the power to make life-support decisions for you is transferred to the person you designate as your agent in your Living Will or Health Care Power of Attorney.
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How to Write a Will

While many people know that having a Will is important, they are often unsure how get started. It's common to feel overwhelmed when considering death. For these reasons, many people put off creating their will, even though it can provides peace of mind that one's wishes...
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Estate Executor Checklist

Rocket Lawyer provides a comprehensive checklist to help executors through the estate administration process.
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Estate Planning Lawyers
Randy Spiro
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Beverly Hills, California
Services: Document Review, General Consultation.
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Nazanin Ghazi
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Sherman Oaks, California
Services: Credit Cards Accepted, Document Review, Free Initial Consultation, General Consultation, Pro Bono Services.
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Dean Hedeker
Lincolnshire, Illinois
Services: Credit Cards Accepted, Free Initial Consultation, Investment Management.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who needs a Living Will?
A Living Will authorizes an agent of your choosing to communicate your life-support decisions to medical personnel in the event that you are unable to do so. A Living Will spares your family the anguish of making life-support decisions without your input. A Living Will also ensures that your doctor understands your end-of-life wishes and treats you accordingly.

How can life insurance be used in my estate plan?
It is commonly understood that life insurance can protect your family and other dependents by replacing your salary if you die. However, life insurance can also help make sure that your estate has enough cash to pay estate taxes and other estate expenses, and even defer or avoid payment of certain taxes owed on your gains.