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Protect your childrenChoose the people who will care for them.Protect your homeDecide who receives your property.Reduce family conflictLeave clear guidance behind.Make your wishes knownChoose trusted decision-makers.

A simple illustrated guide comparing what goes in a will with what a trust can do

Start with what fits today

What kind of estate plan are you looking for?

Choose the option that best reflects where you are right now. You can review the details and make an informed choice as you go.

Will plan

Put the essentials in place

Create a straightforward plan that documents your wishes and identifies the people you want to rely on.

Select guardiansIdentify the people you would want to raise your children if you cannot.
Decide who receives propertyProvide instructions for assets that pass through your will.
Appoint an executorChoose someone to handle your estate and follow your directions.

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Trust plan

More flexibility for your future

Learn how a trust can help you manage assets during your lifetime and provide direction for those you leave behind.

Help protect privacyProperly funded trust assets may avoid the public probate process.
Create lasting instructionsSet guidelines for how and when assets may be managed or shared.
Plan for the unexpectedName a trusted person to oversee trust assets if you become unable to do so.

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Answer a few brief questions about your family, assets, and goals. We’ll point you toward helpful educational information to consider.

About 3 minutesComplete simple questions written in everyday language.
Understand the differencesSee when a will, trust, or more coordinated approach could make sense.
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