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Estate Planning & End-of-Life Checklists
Below, you’ll find more than 90 checklists to help you manage these important processes and ensure nothing is overlooked.

Table of Contents
- 1. Most Popular Checklists
- 2. Estate Planning & Legal Essentials
- 3. Financial & Investment Planning
- 4. Guardianship & Dependent Care
- 5. Legal & Professional Guidance
- 6. Life & Family Transitions
- 7. Estate Transition & Probate
- 8. End-of-Life & Funeral Planning
- 9. Pet Care & Legacy
- 10. Home & Relocation Planning
- 11. Caregiver Support & Family Involvement
1. Most Popular Checklists
A selection of our most popular checklists.
2. Estate Planning & Legal Essentials
The following checklists cover wills, trusts, digital estate planning, small business estate planning, and estate plan reviews to help you protect your assets and secure your legacy.
3. Financial & Investment Planning
The following checklists cover banking, insurance, beneficiary designations, charitable giving, managing digital assets, and handling financial transitions to help you secure your financial future.
4. Guardianship & Dependent Care
The following checklists focus on estate and financial planning for minors, guardianship, conservatorship, and special needs dependents to ensure their long-term well-being.
5. Legal & Professional Guidance
The following checklists help you select executors, estate attorneys, financial advisors, life insurance policies, and medical power of attorney to make informed legal and financial decisions.
6. Life & Family Transitions
The following checklists cover estate organization after major life events such as marriage, divorce, or having children to keep your financial and legal affairs updated.
7. Estate Transition & Probate
The following checklists include steps to take before and after death, probate management, inheriting money, financial account transitions, and property disposition to ensure a smooth estate process.
8. End-of-Life & Funeral Planning
The following checklists cover hospice, palliative care, funeral arrangements, burial options, obituaries, and memorial services to help you prepare with clarity and peace of mind.
9. Pet Care & Legacy
The following checklists focus on daily pet care, emergency planning, ownership transfers, veterinary records, and pet memorialization to ensure your pets are cared for now and in the future.
10. Home & Relocation Planning
The following checklists include estate sales, downsizing, moving, address updates, and assisted living considerations to help navigate life’s housing transitions with ease.
11. Caregiver Support & Family Involvement
The following checklists provide resources for daily caregiving, medical management, home safety, emotional support, and self-care for caregivers to reduce stress and improve care.