{"id":31459,"date":"2023-09-12T05:05:27","date_gmt":"2023-09-12T05:05:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/estate-planning-interview-checklist\/"},"modified":"2024-07-30T09:31:17","modified_gmt":"2024-07-30T09:31:17","slug":"estate-planning-interview-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/estate-planning-interview-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Estate Planning Interview Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section id=\"schedule-a-meeting-with-the-client-for-the-estate-planning-interview\">\n <h2>Schedule a meeting with the client for the estate planning interview<\/h2>\n <div class=\"image-content\">\n  <figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/ps-attachments.s3.amazonaws.com\/3f5c53eb-a2dc-4745-9f27-bbe484e4a342\/lnza9hfcdxffFhEVVGlMKA.png\" alt=\"Schedule a meeting with the client for the estate planning interview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ps-attachments.s3.amazonaws.com\/3f5c53eb-a2dc-4745-9f27-bbe484e4a342\/lnza9hfcdxffFhEVVGlMKA.png\"> <\/a><!-- No caption -->\n  <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  Schedule a meeting with the client to discuss their estate planning needs and concerns. This task is crucial as it sets the foundation for understanding the client's requirements and helps build a rapport. Make sure to find a mutually convenient time and confirm the meeting details.\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Client Name <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Meeting Date <\/label>\n   <div class=\"date-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Meeting Time <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Meeting Location <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"members-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Assigned Staff <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"A member or group will be selected here\">A member or group will be selected here<\/option> <\/select>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"prepare-openended-questions-to-understand-the-clients-estate-planning-needs-and-concerns\">\n <h2>Prepare open-ended questions to understand the client's estate planning needs and concerns<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  Prepare a set of open-ended questions to delve into the client's estate planning needs and concerns. Craft questions that encourage the client to express their desires, fears, and any unique circumstances. The goal is to gather comprehensive information to guide the estate planning process effectively.\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> List of Open-ended Questions <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"include-questions-about-the-clients-current-estate-including-all-assets-and-debts\">\n <h2>Include questions about the client's current estate, including all assets and debts<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  Engage the client in a conversation about their current estate. Ask questions to determine the scope of their assets, including property, investments, bank accounts, and outstanding debts. Seek to uncover any hidden or overlooked aspects of their estate that may require attention during the planning process.\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"multi-choice-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Select Assets <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"\">Multiple options can be selected from this list<\/option> <\/select>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Real estate\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Investments\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      3\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Bank accounts\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      4\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Retirement accounts\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      5\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Business interests\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"multi-choice-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Select Debts <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"\">Multiple options can be selected from this list<\/option> <\/select>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Mortgage\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Credit cards\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      3\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Loans\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      4\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Medical bills\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      5\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Tax liabilities\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"discuss-with-the-client-about-potential-heirs-and-beneficiaries\">\n <h2>Discuss with the client about potential heirs and beneficiaries<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  Engage the client in a conversation about their potential heirs and beneficiaries. Determine who they would like to inherit their assets and any specific instructions or conditions they might have. It's important to consider future generations and any relationships or dependencies that might impact the distribution of assets.\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Legal Heirs <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Beneficiaries <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"multi-choice-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Select Special Instructions <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"\">Multiple options can be selected from this list<\/option> <\/select>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Equal division of assets\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Specific gifts\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      3\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Trust setup\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      4\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Charitable donations\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      5\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Guardianship provisions\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"ask-about-the-clients-retirement-plans-and-insurance-policies\">\n <h2>Ask about the client's retirement plans and insurance policies<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  Inquire about the client's retirement plans and insurance policies to gain insight into their financial security and potential sources of income. Understanding their retirement goals and insurance coverage enables a comprehensive approach to estate planning that aligns with their desired lifestyle and safeguards against unforeseen expenses.\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Retirement Plans <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option> <\/select>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     401(k)\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     IRA\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      3\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Pension\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      4\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Annuity\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      5\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     None\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Insurance Policies <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"consider-questions-about-the-clients-healthcare-wishes-and-power-of-attorney\">\n <h2>Consider questions about the client's healthcare wishes and power of attorney<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  Discuss the client's healthcare wishes and power of attorney to ensure their medical preferences are documented and authorized representatives appointed. Understanding the client's desires regarding end-of-life care and who they trust to make healthcare decisions on their behalf is essential for comprehensive estate planning.\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Healthcare Wishes <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Power of Attorney <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"multi-choice-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Select Healthcare Preferences <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"\">Multiple options can be selected from this list<\/option> <\/select>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Do Not Resuscitate (DNR)\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Organ Donation\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      3\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Pain Management\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      4\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Life Support\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"check-previous-estate-planning-if-its-already-done\">\n <h2>Check previous estate planning if it's already done<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  Verify if the client has any existing estate planning documents. It is important to review their previous estate planning to understand their current arrangements and determine if any updates or amendments are necessary. This step ensures a thorough analysis and avoids overlooking critical considerations.\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"multi-choice-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Existing Estate Planning <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"\">Multiple options can be selected from this list<\/option> <\/select>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Will\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Trust\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      3\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Power of Attorney\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      4\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Advanced Healthcare Directive\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      5\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     None\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"prepare-all-the-necessary-documents-based-on-the-interview-and-clients-needs\">\n <h2>Prepare all the necessary documents based on the interview and client's needs<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  Based on the information gathered during the interview and analysis of the client's needs, prepare the required documents for estate planning. Tailor the documents to address the specific circumstances and goals discussed, ensuring a comprehensive and personalized estate plan.\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"multi-choice-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Select Documents to Prepare <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"\">Multiple options can be selected from this list<\/option> <\/select>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Last Will and Testament\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Revocable Living Trust\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      3\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Durable Power of Attorney\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      4\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Living Will\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      5\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Healthcare Proxy\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"review-all-the-documents-and-the-details-discussed-in-the-interview\">\n <h2>Review all the documents and the details discussed in the interview<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  Thoroughly review all the prepared documents and cross-reference them with the details discussed during the interview. This critical step ensures accuracy, completeness, and alignment with the client's preferences. 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This step allows the client to examine the finalized documents, ask questions, and make any necessary adjustments before providing their consent. Confirm the necessary arrangements to ensure a seamless signing process.\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Follow-up Meeting Date <\/label>\n   <div class=\"date-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Follow-up Meeting Time <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Follow-up Meeting Location <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"make-necessary-amendments-if-the-client-is-not-satisfied-with-the-draft-estate-plan\">\n <h2>Make necessary amendments if the client is not satisfied with the draft estate plan<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  In the event that the client is not entirely satisfied with the draft estate plan, make the necessary amendments to address their concerns and preferences. 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Guide them through the process, explaining the significance of the documents and the role of notarization. Ensure all necessary parties are present and the procedure adheres to legal requirements for a valid and enforceable estate plan.\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Signing Process Details <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Notarization Details <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"members-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Witnesses <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"A member or group will be selected here\">A member or group will be selected here<\/option> <\/select>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"members-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Notary Public <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"A member or group will be selected here\">A member or group will be selected here<\/option> <\/select>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"safe-storage-of-the-finalized-estate-plan-and-provide-the-client-with-a-copy\">\n <h2>Safe storage of the finalized estate plan and provide the client with a copy<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  Safely store the finalized estate plan and ensure the client receives a copy for their records. 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