A Practical Resource for Estate Planning Professionals

Estate Planning Reference Guide

A practical guide to documenting, organizing, valuing, and distributing personal property with greater clarity and less conflict.

No form required. Opens as a PDF.
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What the guide covers

 
 
 Built for attorneys, executors, trustees, and other trusted advisors,
​​​​​​​this guide explains when TakeStock may be helpful and what clients can expect from the process. 
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When to Recommend TakeStock

Practical estate-planning and administration situations where personal property documentation adds value.

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The Client Experience
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How families review items privately, identify competing requests, and work through distribution using a secure portal.

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Valuation Support
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How estimated fair market values help families understand estate contents and identify items that may warrant appraisal.

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​​​​​​​Executor Tools
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How executors can resolve selections, assign items, and keep decisions organized inside the portal.

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Reports & Documentation
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Examples of inventory, executor, heir-allocation, and shared-claim reports.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers about timing, travel, appraisals, customization, and project scope.

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