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Checklist for recommended Estate Planning Documents

1. **Last Will and Testament:**

- Outlines distribution of your assets.

- Names guardians for minors, if applicable.

2. **Living Will:**

- Specifies your wishes regarding medical treatments and life support.

3. **Durable Power of Attorney:**

- Appoints someone to manage your finances if you're incapacitated.

4. **Healthcare Power of Attorney:**

- Appoints someone to make medical decisions on your behalf.

5. **Trust Documents:**

- Includes any documents related to living trusts or other types of trusts.

6. **Beneficiary Designations:**

- Review and update beneficiaries for life insurance, retirement accounts, etc.

7. **Letter of Intent:**

- Provides instructions, wishes, or specific requests regarding your estate.

8. **Funeral Planning Documents:**

- Details your preferences for arrangements and ceremonies.

9. **Financial Account Information:**

- List of all bank accounts, investments, debts, and other financial assets.

10. **Insurance Policies:**

- Copies or details of life, health, and property insurance policies.

11. **Property Deeds:**

- Includes deeds for real estate and property titles.

12. **Digital Estate Plan:**

- Instructions for dealing with digital assets like social media accounts, email, etc.

13. **Tax Returns:**

- Copies of recent tax returns for reference.

14. **Contact Information:**

- List of contacts for family, legal, and financial advisors.

15. **Trustee and Executor Information:**

- Details and contacts for appointed trustees and executors.

Ensure that all these documents are up-to-date and accessible to trusted individuals involved in your estate planning. Consulting with a legal professional specializing in estate planning might provide additional personalized advice and documentation.

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