How and Where to Create a Will Online  ​   

PLUS: What to Know About Hiring an Estate Planning Attorney and How to Set Up Medical Power of Attor   [HOME BUYING]( |  [RETIREMENT]( |  [TAXESÂ]( |  [INVESTING](     The Latest From SmartReads     How and Where to Create a Will Online And More Tips for Estate Planning     By having a will in place when you pass away, you can detail how you want your affairs and assets to be handled. To ensure your will is valid, you’ll need to create a meticulous plan for how your possessions will be distributed once you pass. The sheer volume of possessions and assets you’ve accumulated during your life might make this seem rather daunting. Lucky for you, there are a number of websites that can help you get your will in order. If you have questions throughout the process, consider [contacting a financial advisor](.   [Read More](    What to Know About Hiring an Estate Planning Attorney     How to Set Up Medical Power of Attorney    The process of planning your estate can be a long and complex one. You might need to create legal documents and entities including wills, trusts, power of attorney and more. That’s why many people choose to work with a professional to guide them in the process. While a financial advisor can walk you through the basics of building a financial plan that takes care of your family, it’s also a good idea to work with an estate planning attorney...    Having a solid end-of-life plan in place can be a big help to you and your family when the time comes. In addition getting your financial affairs in order through the estate planning process, it’s also a good idea to set up medical power of attorney. This is a legal document – alternatively referred to as healthcare power of attorney or durable power of attorney for healthcare – that approves an agent to make medical decisions on your behalf. Having this paperwork in place can give you peace of mind, even if you don’t think you’ll need it...   [Read More]( [Read More](   Find the Right Financial Advisor for You: Finding the right financial advisor that [fits your needs]( doesn’t have to be hard. SmartAsset’s free tool matches you with [pre-screened fiduciary financial advisors]( in your area in 5 minutes. Each advisor has been vetted by SmartAsset and is legally bound to act in your best interests. If you’re ready to be matched with local advisors that will help you achieve your financial goals, [get started now](.   [Get Started](   Can't wait for the next email? SmartAsset keeps you up-to-date on personal finance news, financial literacy terms and data-driven studies with regular posts. Check out the latest from our editorial team:   [SmartReads](   [www.smartasset.com]( 632 Broadway 4th Floor | New York City | New York | 10012      [footer image] This email was sent to {EMAIL} [why did I get this?](     [unsubscribe from this list](     [update subscription preferences]( SmartAsset · 632 Broadway 4th Floor · New York City · New York · 10012 [( [Click here to view the online version.]( [google analytics]