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Rocket Lawyer™ survey reveals a majority of Americans do not have a Will. During Make a Will Month everyone can make a free legal
Will with Rocket Lawyer.
National Make a Will Month
Briefly
In April, while more than 142 million tax returns are expected to be filed in the United States, Americans are woefully unprepared for that other inevitability, estate planning and creating a Will.
“Nothing is certain in life but death and taxes.” – Benjamin Franklin
Do you have a Will?
57% of adults revealed that they do not have a Will
92% of adults under 35 do not have a Will
44% of baby boomers (45-65) do not have a will
Promotion – April is Make a Will Month
Make a Legal Will for Free!
• Has helped 15 million consumers and small businesses with their legal needs
• 20,000 Wills created a month on the site
• Can be securely stored, shared, e-signed, and made available for legal review by a network of attorneys on Rocket Lawyer
About Rocket Lawyer
“Everyone, regardless of age or wealth, needs a Will to spare loved ones from potentially expensive and stressful disputes and court procedures about your assets, funeral arrangements, and more. Without a Will, the Court makes the final decision about who takes care of your children. We make it easy and affordable to plan ahead and protect your loved ones. We hope that Make a Will Month encourages Americans to be proactive about their estate planning needs.”
Empowering the customer
Charley MooreFounder and Chairman
Rocket Lawyer
39% of men feel they do not need a Will
26% of women blame the cost
Regardless of the reason, Americans with children, property and assets need a basic Will in place.
Reasons for Not Creating a Will
Recent Survey – Estate Planning
61%
People who DO NOT have a Will
53%
22%
People over 65 who DO NOT have a Will
46%
People who DO have a Will
37%
Recent Survey – Estate Planning
32%Would rather do their taxes, get a root canal,or give up sex for a month than do their Will
35% 43%Men leave money to spouse Women leave equal amounts to all
Protecting Assets – 3 Key Tips
Update Your Will With Every Major Life Event
It is important to review and update a Will regularly. Change in marital status, buying a home, children, divorce, death of beneficiaries and new tax laws are all reasons to update an existing Will. Keeping your Will up-to-date ensures that your wishes will be carried out in the event of death, and can keep your beneficiaries from having to engage in costly, emotionally draining and unnecessary court proceedings.
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Designate Beneficiaries and an Executor
Beneficiaries are the people or organizations who receive property and the executor is the person designated to make sure a person’s wishes are carried out during the distribution of property. Your executor should be someone you trust to carry out and follow your wishes. Because your executor will have to deal with the legal and financial obligations of estate administration, it is a good idea to choose someone who has a head for finance, and can handle the responsibility.
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Protecting Assets – 3 Key Tips
Share Your Will With Loved Ones
It is important to inform loved ones that they are included in your Will so they are not caught off guard upon your death. It is also important to let them know where your estate planning documents are stored so they can access, view and carry out your plan in a timely manner. By storing your Will safely and securely in the cloud, key family members have peace of mind to know exactly where to turn, saving time, money and hassle and most importantly prevent family conflicts.
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Protecting Assets – 3 Key Tips
This survey was conducted by Harris Interactive by telephone within the United States on behalf of Rocket Lawyer between March 9 – 13, 2011 among a nationwide cross section of 1,001 adults (aged 18 and over), of whom 412 have a Will and 572 do not have a Will. For a full methodology, please contact [email protected].
About the Survey
• Harris Interactive is one of the world's leading custom market research firms, leveraging research, technology, and business acumen to transform relevant insight into actionable foresight
• Known widely for The Harris Poll and for pioneering innovative research methodologies, Harris offers expertise in a wide range of industries including healthcare, technology, public affairs, energy, telecommunications, financial services, insurance, media, retail, restaurant, and consumer package goods
• Serving clients in over 215 countries and territories through our North American, European, and Asian offices and a network of independent market research firms, Harris specializes in delivering research solutions that help us—and our clients—stay ahead of what's next
• For more information, please visit www.harrisinteractive.com
About Harris Interactive
• Rocket Lawyer™ (www.RocketLawyer.com) is the only complete legal service on the Internet, providing over a million businesses and individuals a simple, easy, and affordable way to manage their legal needs
• Rocket Lawyer allows members to personalize certified legal documents through a simple interview process
• These documents can then be securely stored, shared, e-signed, and even reviewed by thousands of attorneys in the Rocket Lawyer network
• For more information on Rocket Lawyer, visit http://www.rocketlawyer.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter
About Rocket Lawyer
Sasha VolkovPR and Marketing Managersvolkov ( at ) rocketlawyer.com(415) 787-4843
Perrin Dentfor Rocket Lawyer PRperrin ( at ) bordersgratehouse.com(415) 963-4174 ext. 11
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