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Contact Info:
James P. Haroutunian, Esq.
Haroutunian Law Office
630 Boston Road
Billerica, MA 01821
978-671-0711
james@hlawoffice.com
www.hlawoffice.com


Estate Planning Questionnaire for Single Persons

Dear Prospective Client:

I hope you are well. Please take a few minutes to complete this questionnaire. Effective estate planning requires the following information concerning your personal, family and financial situation be assembled. This form will aid you in organizing that information, and communicating it effectively for my review. If insufficient space is provided for any information, please include additional comments or questions in the comment field at the end of the form

As is true in any communication between a lawyer and a client, the information reported here will be held in strictest confidence and released to no one without your prior consent.

Do your best with the questionnaire and feel free to email or call me with questions at james@hlawoffice.com or (888) 671-WILL. I will review your responses and contact you shortly thereafter. Thank you.

Download Questionaire in PDF format.

I. Family Information

  Information You
  Name
  Email Address
  Street Address
  Apt. #
  City/Town
  State
  Zip
  Home Phone
  Mobile Phone
  Work Phone
  Occupation
  Date of Birth
  List any Health Issues
  Children  
1. Child's name
  Age
  Child's Address
(Town Only)
  Name of Other Parent
  Other Parent's Address
(Town Only)
2. Child's name
  Age
  Child's Address
(Town Only)
  Name of Other Parent
  Other Parent's Address
(Town Only)
3. Child's name
  Age
  Child's Address
(Town Only)
  Name of Other Parent
  Other Parent's Address
(Town Only)
4. Other children? Yes     No
5. If yes, please enter their information.
  Adopted Children
1. Child's name
  Child's address
(Town only)
  Date of Adoption
  Age
2. Child's name
  Child's address
(Town only)
  Date of Adoption
  Age
3. Child's name
  Child's address
(Town only)
  Date of Adoption
  Age
4. Other adopted children? Yes     No
5. If yes, please enter their information.
  Disabled or Special Needs Children?
1. Child's name
  Nature of Disability or Special Needs
  Governmental Assistance? Yes     No
  Age
2. Child's name
  Nature of Disability or Special Needs
  Governmental Assistance? Yes     No
  Age
3. Child's name
  Nature of Disability or Special Needs
  Governmental Assistance? Yes     No
  Age
4. Other disabled or special needs children? Yes     No
  If yes, please provide details
  If You Have Disabled or Special Needs Children
  Do you have reason to believe your child will receive and/or be dependant on governmental assistance as an adult? Yes
No
Unknown

II. Choose the Beneficiaries of your Estate

Begin with the following assumption:

  1. You desire to leave 100% of your estate, to your children in equal shares;
  2. Should a child predecease you, leaving children of their own (your grandchildren), these grandchildren will evenly split the deceased child’s share.

If you desire different beneficiaries, or plan to give a specific item of personal property (i.e.: Jewelry, Collectibles, etc.), please complete below:

1. Name of Recipient
  Address (if not previously listed)
  Age (approx.)
  List specific gift or desired % of estate to be given
2. Name of Recipient
  Address (if not previously listed)
  Age (approx.)
  List specific gift or desired % of estate to be given
  Others: list name, address, age, and gift

III. Choose Your Representative

  Executor  
  EXECUTOR’S ROLE: acts as the manager of your estate when you pass away – settles debts and distributes assets through legal probate process – will be protected from liability or expense for good faith actions in this role.
  First Selection  
  Name
  Address
  Second Selection  
  Name
  Address

 

  Health Care Proxy  
  HEALTH CARE PROXY’S ROLE: should you lack capacity to make medical decisions, (unconscious, coma, etc) your proxy will have such power thereby allowing them to work with your doctors.  This form also designates your choice regarding artificial life sustaining treatment.
  First Selection  
  Name
  Address
  Second Selection  
  Name
  Address

IMPORTANT QUESTION: Do you desire prolonged artificial life-sustaining treatment, if you catastrophically lose brain function and have no medically reasonable prospect of regaining brain function or meaningful quality of life?

Yes
No

  Power of Attorney
  POWER OF ATTORNEY - ROLE: should you lack capacity to make financial decisions, (unconscious, coma, etc) the person you name can access money in your accounts and work with creditors to keep finances on track. 
  Name
  Address

 

  Gardians for Minor Children
  GUARDIAN’S ROLE: First, if only you pass away, your child’s other parent will assume parenting duties, (if the parent’s legal custody has not been taken away).  However, in the event both you and your child’s other parent pass away, your minor children’s guardian will assume responsibility for, and raise your children.  The Guardian will also manage your children’s inheritance for them, using any money for their care, health and education.  When selecting a guardian, consider their age, subsequent marriage, divorce, remarriage or relocation.  Also, speak with them to discuss your selection and concerns.
  First Selection  
  Name
  Address
(Town only)
  Backup Selection  
  Name
  Address
(town only)

IV. Financial Information

ASSETS - Please provide a general estimate of the value, rounded to the nearest thousand or so.

  Assets ($) Owned by You
  Residence
  Other Real Estate
  Bank Accounts
  Investments
  Retirement benefits including IRAs
  Anticipated Inheritance

DEBTS - Please provide a general estimate of the value, rounded to the nearest thousand or so.

  Debts ($) Owned by You
  Real Estate Mortgages
  Loans
  Credit Cards
  Other (specify)

LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES - Please provide a general estimate of the value, rounded to the nearest thousand or so.

     
1.

Policy Amount ($)

  Company
 

Named Insured

  Named Beneficiary
  Successor Beneficiary
2. Policy Amount ($)
  Company
  Named Insured
  Named Beneficiary
  Successor Beneficiary
3. Policy Amount ($)
  Company
  Named Insured
  Named Beneficiary
  Successor Beneficiary

Additional Questions or Comments:

 

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