Legacy & Estate Planning Basics

Legacy & Estate Planning Basics An Introduction & How-to-do-it Series Spring 2008 Axis Legacy Planning & Trusts, P.L.

What is Legacy Planning? What is Estate Planning? Legacy & Estate Planning Checklist 1 2 3 Presented by; Donald L. West, Jr., JD, CTEP Chartered Trust & Estate Planner Axis Legacy Planning & Trusts, P.L.

Legacy & Estate Planning Unless you would like to “donate” your estate to Uncle Sam, it’s time to join the 30% who do. Though writing a will may not be fun to think about, a little foresight now can save your heirs and loved ones enormous hassles down the road. Learn to: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],70% of Americans do not have a will.

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3. Write a Will 1. Lists your Assets 4. Write Planning Directives 2. Assign heirs & beneficiaries 5. Learn about Probate 6. Consider Establishing Trusts 7. Look into Life Insurance 8. Consider Long-Term Care Needs 9. Consider charitable giving & family gifting 10. Plan the future of your business CHECKLIST LEGACY & ESTATE PLANNING

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www.Axis-Trust.com Donald L. West, Jr., JD, CTEP Chartered Trust & Estate Planner Don West, Jr. counsels families, individuals and entities on the principles of generational legacy and wealth transfer as a Vice President and Trust Officer for Axis Legacy Planning & Trusts, P.L., an elite wealth management firm with a unique planning philosophy of promoting "Healthy & Sustained Family Wealth" with offices in Atlanta, Georgia and four Florida locations: Tallahassee, Tampa, Palm Beach and Miami. Thank You! EMAIL: [email_address]

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