The Essential Benefits of Having an Estate Plan
Provide for Your Loved Ones
Ensure your family continues to benefit from all you've worked for, offering them security and peace of mind.
Protect Your Young Children
Select a trusted guardian to care for your minor children, ensuring their well-being if anything happens to you.
Communicate Your Wishes
Designate trusted individuals to make financial and healthcare decisions on your behalf, reflecting your values and preferences.
Why Choose LegalPen to Set Up Your Last Will and Testament?
Effortless Process
We'll help you create your last will and testament from the comfort of your home. Simply answer a few straightforward questions—no need to visit a lawyer's office.
Expert Guidance
Benefit from the support of our top-rated, vetted counsels who can help you design the ideal will for your needs.
Accepted in Every State
Trust that our professionally prepared wills are accepted in all states, ensuring your wishes are honored.
Complete Your Estate Plan with LegalPen in 3 Simple Steps
Answer a Few Quick Questions.
Ensure your family continues to benefit from all you've worked for, offering them security and peace of mind.
We Create Your Estate Plan.
Using your responses, we'll write your personalized estate planning documents, which you can conveniently access in your LegalPen account.
Review and Finalize.
Depending on your chosen package, you can review the documents on your own or with a counsel during a consultation call. Then, simply print and sign to complete your estate plan.
What Elements Make Up an Estate Plan?
- Last will and testament or living trust
- Financial power of attorney
- Healthcare directive
- HIPAA authorization (healthcare release
What Our Estate Plans Include
Last Will and Testament
A last will and testament is a legal document that allows you to specify how your assets and property will be distributed after your death. It lets you appoint guardians for minor children, designate an executor to manage your estate, and outline your final wishes. By creating a will, you ensure that your loved ones are taken care of and that your possessions are distributed according to your preferences, minimizing potential conflicts and legal complications. Utilizing a will writing service can streamline this process, providing expert guidance to ensure your will is comprehensive, legally sound, and tailored to your specific needs.
Living Trust
A living trust is a versatile estate planning tool that holds your assets during your lifetime and manages their distribution after your death. Unlike a will, a living trust helps avoid probate, ensuring a faster and more private transfer of your assets to beneficiaries. It also allows for continuous management of your assets if you become incapacitated. By setting up a living trust, you can maintain control over your estate and provide clear instructions for your loved ones, ensuring a smooth transition of your assets.
Power of Attorney
A power of attorney is a legal document that grants someone you trust the authority to manage your financial and legal affairs if you become unable to do so. This trusted person, known as your agent, can handle tasks such as paying bills, managing investments, and conducting financial transactions on your behalf. By establishing a power of attorney, you ensure that your financial matters are managed according to your wishes, providing peace of mind and avoiding potential disputes among family members.
Healthcare Directive
A healthcare directive, also known as a living will, is a legal document that outlines your medical preferences in case you are unable to communicate them yourself. It allows you to specify the types of medical treatments and interventions you want or do not want, such as life support or resuscitation. Additionally, you can appoint a healthcare proxy to make decisions on your behalf. A healthcare directive ensures that your medical wishes are respected and provides guidance to your loved ones and healthcare providers during critical moments.
HIPAA Authorization
A HIPAA authorization is a legal document that allows designated individuals to access your protected health information. This is essential for ensuring that your healthcare proxy or family members can communicate with your medical providers and make informed decisions about your care. By including a HIPAA authorization in your estate plan, you grant trusted individuals the ability to obtain your medical records and discuss your health status, ensuring seamless coordination and adherence to your healthcare wishes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the process take?
Completing a Trust-based Estate Plan takes around 48 hours, while a Will-based Estate Plan takes about 24 hours. The probate process duration varies by state and estate size, but our experts at LegalPen will help expedite it.
Is this legal?
Yes, all LegalPen Estate Plans are crafted by attorneys and customized to your needs, ensuring they are legally valid and compliant with state-specific requirements. Our probate experts will support you to efficiently and legally settle your loved one’s estate. Remember to sign and notarize your documents for them to be legally binding.
Is my information secure?
Yes, at LegalPen, we prioritize your security by using bank-level encryption to protect your personal information. We guarantee that your data will never be sold or shared without your consent. When requested, we even sign NDA.
Are payment plans available?
Yes, legalPen offers payment plans for both Will and Trust-based Estate Plans, as well as our Probate tools, to ensure estate planning is affordable and accessible for everyone.
Can I transfer property into and out of the trust while I'm alive?
Yes, you can transfer property into and out of your trust during your lifetime.
Do I need a lawyer to prepare my living trust?
While it’s not mandatory to have a lawyer prepare your living trust, consulting with one can be beneficial. LegalPen's services include assistance from estate planning attorneys to ensure your trust meets all your needs.
Aren’t living trusts just for the wealthy?
No, living trusts are beneficial for anyone who wants to manage their estate efficiently, avoid probate, and ensure their wishes are followed, regardless of their wealth.
At what net worth should I have a living trust?
Is it expensive to set up a living trust?
Setting up a living trust with LegalPen is cost-effective, with various plans to suit different needs and budgets.
What happens after I order my estate plan?
After ordering your estate plan from LegalPen, you'll begin by completing an online questionnaire. Once finished, we will prepare your documents for download. For those with premium plans, you can schedule a consultation with an estate planning attorney to review your documents before signing.