Estate information and family handoffs
Organize records and personal instructions for the people who may need them after a death. Keep practical information separate from legal authority and use qualified help for legal decisions.
A manageable first session
- Make an index of existing records and professional contacts.
- Write a practical starting note and identify questions that need professional advice.
- Tell your chosen person where to begin and keep the instructions current.
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