Wealth Distribution & Legacy Planning Tool
For personal planning and organizational purposes. This tool does not provide legal or financial advice.
Step 1: Your Asset Inventory
Total Estimated Asset Value: $0.00
Step 2: Designate Your Beneficiaries
List individuals or organizations you wish to include in your estate plan.
Step 3: Plan Your Estate Distribution
Allocate a percentage of your total estimated estate to each beneficiary. Ensure the total equals 100%.
Total Percentage Allocated: 0.00%
Total Estimated Estate Value: $0.00
Step 4: Outline Your Legacy & Final Wishes (Non-Financial)
Use these sections to jot down important thoughts and preferences. These are for your personal organization and discussion with family and professionals.
Guardian nominations MUST be formalized in a legally valid will.
Step 5: Your Legacy Plan Outline & Next Steps
Complete previous tabs to view your summary.
Key Considerations & Recommended Next Steps:
- This tool is for your personal planning, organization, and informational purposes only. The output is a reflection of the data you have entered.
- The information and calculations provided by this tool do not constitute legal, financial, or tax advice and are not legally binding in any way.
- It is absolutely essential to consult with qualified professionals to create your formal estate plan. This includes:
- An **estate planning attorney** in your jurisdiction to draft legally valid documents such as a Will, Trust(s), Power of Attorney, and Healthcare Directives that reflect your wishes and comply with all applicable laws.
- A **financial advisor** to discuss how your legacy plan aligns with your overall financial strategy and investment management.
- A **tax professional** to understand any potential tax implications related to your estate and distribution plan.
- Regularly review and update your formal estate plan and beneficiary designations with your legal and financial professionals, especially after significant life events (marriage, divorce, birth of a child, death of a beneficiary, substantial changes in assets, etc.).
- Ensure your beneficiary designations on retirement accounts (401k, IRA), life insurance policies, and other financial accounts are up-to-date and consistent with your overall estate plan, as these designations often override instructions in a will for those specific assets.