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Estate Planning Academy

Estate Planning Academy

Click on the links below to download course materials: 

Module 1:

  • Sample Client Handout

  • Sample Estate Planning Summary

  • Sample Funding Instructions

Module 2:

  • Sample Initial Client Interview Outline & Pro Tips

Module 3:

  • Initial Contact Information Intake

  • Sample Client Intake Form - Long Version

  • Sample Client Intake Form - Short Version

  • Sample Next Steps Letter to Client

  • Sample Client Engagement Letter

  • Sample Out-of-office Signing Instructions

  • Workflows for Practice Automation

  • Technology List

Module 4:

  • Drafting Tips

  • Trust Drafting Charts (PPT)

  • Estate Planning Basics (PPT)

Module 5:

  • Execution | Undue Influence | Conflicts of Interest (PPT)

  • Sample Locator

  • Sample Memo to File re: Capacity

Module 6: 

  • Worksheet: What Might Be Holding You Back from Becoming a Successful Rainmaker

  • Cheat Sheet: 20 Relationship Strengthening Actions for Effective Networking

 

Course Content

Module 1: Fundamentals of Effective Estate Planning
Lesson 1 – Introduction to Estate Planning
Lesson 2 – Necessary Components of an Effective Estate Plan
Lesson 3 – Funding
Lesson 4 – Probate Overview
Module 2: Client Intake
Lesson 5 – Handling Initial Client Interview: The Winning Formula
Lesson 6 – Handling Unreasonable Requests and Setting Client Expectations
Module 3: Effective File and Case Management
Lesson 7: Common Fee Structures and Discussing Fees with Your Client
Lesson 8: Best Practices for Case Management
Module 4: Drafting Tips, Tricks and Hacks
Lesson 9: Drafting Tips
Module 5: Hidden Dangers
Lesson 10: Determining Capacity of Your Client
Lesson 11: Undue Influence
Lesson 12: Addressing Conflicts of Interest in Estate Planning
Lesson 13: Yellow Flag or Red Flag? Anticipating Future Issues
Module 6: Growing Your Estate Planning Practice
Lesson 14: When Referring Cases Out Helps You Grow Your Practice
Lesson 15: Business Development Primer
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