An estate planning checklist lists the documents that make sure your assets and wishes are taken care of, so nothing is left out.
PortfolioPilot shows up to eight items based on your dependents and estimated net worth. Mark each one as done, open a template and tools, and set reminder preferences. Informational only, not legal advice. Included in the Free plan.
Illustrative household profiles. Switch to see which items appear.
Illustrative estate planning checklist for three household profiles, showing which of the eight items appear for each.
The portfolio is hypothetical, and all figures are for demonstrative purposes only. Nothing shown is a recommendation to buy or sell any security.
Three steps from your accounts to the answer.
Under Plan, choose Estate planning.
Estimated net worth and number of dependents decide which items show.
Use the template and tools for each item, then tick it off.
Four items for everyone, four more depending on your situation.
A last will and up-to-date beneficiary designations on your accounts.
A living will for medical wishes and a plan for online accounts and files.
A guardian for minor children and life insurance.
A living trust and an estate tax plan.
Mark items as done and keep your plan current. The checklist is included in the Free plan.
Get startedShort answers here, with a link to the full help center article where one exists.
It is a checklist of documents, with templates, tools and articles for each. Read more in the Help Center →
Yes. Mark items as done and see your progress. Read more in the Help Center →
Yes, as the living will (advance health care directive) item. Read more in the Help Center →
Yes, the estate planning checklist tutorial. Read more in the Help Center →
No. It is informational. Talk to an attorney or tax advisor before acting.