Estate planning checklist:
The documents to put in place

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.

Feature basics

Which plan you need
The estate planning checklist. Included in the Free plan
Items
Up to eight, shown based on your dependents and estimated net worth
Each item
A short description, a template, tools and articles

Which items will you see?

Illustrative household profiles. Switch to see which items appear.

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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.

How it works

How the estate planning checklist works in PortfolioPilot

Three steps from your accounts to the answer.

Step 1

Open Estate planning

Under Plan, choose Estate planning.

Step 2

Answer a few questions

Estimated net worth and number of dependents decide which items show.

Step 3

Mark items as done

Use the template and tools for each item, then tick it off.

What is on it

What does the checklist cover?

Four items for everyone, four more depending on your situation.

Will and beneficiaries

A last will and up-to-date beneficiary designations on your accounts.

Health and digital

A living will for medical wishes and a plan for online accounts and files.

With children

A guardian for minor children and life insurance.

With $3M or more

A living trust and an estate tax plan.

Related estate planning features

Start your estate planning checklist

Mark items as done and keep your plan current. The checklist is included in the Free plan.

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Questions

Questions about the estate planning checklist

Short answers here, with a link to the full help center article where one exists.

What does the estate planning feature do?

It is a checklist of documents, with templates, tools and articles for each. Read more in the Help Center →

Can I track my estate planning?

Yes. Mark items as done and see your progress. Read more in the Help Center →

Does it cover medical directives?

Yes, as the living will (advance health care directive) item. Read more in the Help Center →

Is there a walkthrough?

Yes, the estate planning checklist tutorial. Read more in the Help Center →

Is this legal advice?

No. It is informational. Talk to an attorney or tax advisor before acting.