What Every Family Needs in Place —
Before a Crisis Makes the Decision for Them
Most people know they should have an estate plan. Almost nobody does. In this free live workshop, you'll learn exactly what a proper plan looks like, what goes wrong without one, and how to protect the people you love — in plain English, without the legal jargon.
The State Has a Plan
for Your Estate.
Do You?
When someone dies without an estate plan, state law takes over. A statutory formula — one that doesn't know your family, your wishes, or the nuances of your life — decides who gets your home, your savings, and your accounts.
It puts families in probate court for months or years. It can freeze assets your spouse needs to keep the lights on. It can hand guardianship of your children to someone a judge picked off a list.
And the most painful part? Every single one of those outcomes is avoidable. A proper estate plan doesn't have to be expensive, complicated, or take more than a few conversations to put in place.
That's exactly what this workshop is about.
"An estate plan isn't a death document. It's a life document. It tells your family what to do when you can't tell them yourself."— The Easy Estate Plan
6 Things That Happen When
There's No Plan in Place
These aren't worst-case scenarios. They're what happens to ordinary families every day — and they're entirely preventable.
The State Decides — Not You
Intestacy laws follow a formula, not your wishes. Your stepchildren, your closest friends, your favorite causes — they get nothing unless you put it in writing.
Probate Court Takes Over
Probate is slow, expensive, and public. It can take 12–18 months or longer. No assets can be distributed until it's done — even if your family needs the money now.
A Judge Chooses Who Raises Your Kids
If you have minor children and no plan, a court decides their guardian — based on a statutory list, not on who you'd actually choose.
Family Conflict at the Worst Moment
When grief meets money and there's no road map, even loving families fracture. Unclear instructions create assumptions — and assumptions create lawsuits.
Outdated Beneficiary Designations
Your 401(k) and life insurance pass directly to whoever is named on the form — regardless of your will. An ex-spouse's name on a 10-year-old form can override everything.
The Incapacity Trap
Estate planning isn't only about death. A stroke or accident can leave you unable to make decisions. Without a power of attorney, your family may need a court order just to help you.
What You'll Walk Away With
This isn't a legal lecture. It's a clear, practical framework for understanding your options and knowing your next step.
The 4 documents every adult needs — what a will, trust, power of attorney, and healthcare directive actually do, in plain language
What actually happens without a plan — not hypothetically, but the real, legal sequence of events your family would face
Will vs. Trust — when you need which one and how the two work together (hint: a will alone usually isn't enough)
Why beneficiary designations may matter more than your will — and the one mistake most people with retirement accounts make
The 5-question framework that forms the foundation of any estate plan — simple enough to answer tonight
Common myths — busted — including why "my spouse will just get everything" and "I don't have enough assets" are dangerous assumptions
How to actually move forward — without the overwhelm, the legal fees, or the feeling that it's more complicated than it has to be
This Is for You If...
You've been meaning to "get your affairs in order" and keep putting it off
You have a spouse, children, or aging parents who depend on you
You recently bought a home, changed jobs, or had a major life event
You have a will from years ago and aren't sure it still reflects your wishes
You want to understand the difference between a will and a trust — in plain English
You've watched a family member navigate a messy probate and want no part of it
You want to protect your family without needing a law degree to understand how
The Easy Estate Plan Is Exactly What It Sounds Like
This workshop walks you through how estate planning actually works — in plain language, with no agenda. You'll understand what documents you need, why they matter, and what happens without them. You'll get your questions answered live. And when you're ready to move forward, The Easy Estate Plan connects you with a real, licensed attorney in your state who can get you the right documents done from home — in less time, and for far less money, than you'd expect.
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Seat for August 19th
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The Easy Estate Plan — August 19th at 4 PM Eastern