Redding Trust & Insurance Co.
Free Estate Planning Resource

Your Trust Intake Workbook

A guided, plain-English worksheet that walks you through every decision in your estate plan — successor trustees, beneficiaries, healthcare agents, powers of attorney, and more — before your appointment.

Free to download. No email required.

Choose Your Format

All three contain the same workbook. Pick whichever is easiest for you — we'll walk through your answers together at your appointment either way.

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Fillable PDF

Type your answers directly on your computer, tablet, or phone — no printing needed. Save it and email it back to us when you're done.

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Printable PDF

Prefer pen and paper? Print this version, write on it at the kitchen table, and bring it with you to your appointment.

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Word Document

Like working in Microsoft Word or Google Docs? Download the editable Word version and type as much as you want.

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How It Works

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Download

Grab whichever format suits you. It's completely free, with no signup.

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Work Through It

Every section starts with a plain-English explanation. Leave blanks, change your mind — it's a workbook, not a test.

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Send It Back

Email it to madison@reddingtrust.com or bring it to your appointment.

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We Review Together

We go through every answer with you and fill in anything you skipped. Questions become conversations.

What's Inside

Eight guided sections plus a plain-English glossary — everything we need to prepare your complete estate plan.

Quick GlossaryTrust, trustee, probate, pour-over will — explained in plain English
About YouYour basics, family, and household details
Successor TrusteeWho manages things when you can't — with guidance on choosing well
BeneficiariesWho receives your assets, backups, specific gifts, and exclusions
Pet CareCalifornia pet trust options for your animals' future
Financial Power of AttorneyWho handles money matters if you're unable to
Advance Healthcare DirectiveYour healthcare agent and end-of-life wishes
Real Estate & AssetsProperties and a general picture of your estate — no account numbers ever

Questions Along the Way?

You don't have to finish the workbook — or even start it — before talking to us. Call, email, or book a free phone consultation and we'll take it from there.

(530) 377-6884