Living trust vs will:
Two checklist items

Living trust vs will is one item on PortfolioPilot's estate planning checklist.

Mark it as done when you have it in place, and use the third-party template and tools linked with it. It shows $3m+ net worth. Informational only, not legal advice; talk to an attorney or tax advisor before acting. Free.

Feature basics

Which plan you need
The estate planning checklist. Included in the Free plan
In the checklist
Consider setting up a trust to manage your assets.
Shown
$3M+ net worth

What is in the checklist item?

The item and its resources. Switch tabs.

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PortfolioPilot living trust demo. The item and its resources. Switch tabs.

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How it works

How a trust and a will works in PortfolioPilot

Three steps from your accounts to the answer.

Step 1

Open Estate planning

Under Plan, choose Estate planning.

Step 2

Find the item

Living trust.

Step 3

Mark it as done

Use the template and tools, then tick it off.

What to consider

What should you know about a trust and a will?

Points to raise with an attorney or tax advisor.

A will for everyone

Last will and testament is always on the checklist.

A trust at $3M+

Living trust is added at $3 million or more in estimated net worth.

An article

Living Trust or Will: Which Is Right for You?

Your attorney decides

Which you need depends on your situation and state.

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Questions

Questions about a trust and a will

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

What does the estate planning feature do?

A checklist of documents, with templates, tools and articles. Read more in the Help Center →

Is this legal advice?

No. Talk to an attorney or tax advisor before acting.

Can I track my estate planning?

Yes. Read more in the Help Center →

Is it free?

Yes.