Estate Planning Task Prioritization Template

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Ensure a smooth and efficient estate planning process by prioritizing tasks based on their urgency and importance. This template helps attorneys focus on crucial tasks like drafting wills, establishing trusts, and tax planning, ensuring all deadlines are met and client satisfaction is achieved.

By utilizing this Priority Matrix, attorneys can streamline their workflow and manage multiple tasks efficiently, leading to higher client satisfaction and a more organized practice.

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Prioritize and manage urgent and important estate planning tasks to meet your clients' needs effectively.

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Proposed Tasks

Urgent & Important

  • Client Meeting - Due tomorrow
    ☐ Prepare for meeting ☐ Discuss estate plan ☐ Answer client's questions
  • Draft Will - Due in 3 days
    ☐ Consult with client ☐ Prepare initial draft ☐ Revise as per client's feedback
  • Prepare Power of Attorney - Due in 5 days
    ☐ Discuss with client ☐ Draft document ☐ Get client's approval
  • Tax Planning - Due in 1 week
    ☐ Review client's financial situation ☐ Develop tax-efficient strategy ☐ Discuss with client

Important, Not Urgent

  • Establish Trust - Due in 2 weeks
    ☐ Discuss trust options with client ☐ Prepare trust documents ☐ Ensure legal compliance
  • Review Estate Plan - Due in 1 month
    ☐ Check for updates in estate laws ☐ Ensure all documents are up-to-date ☐ Meet with client to review plan

Urgent, Not Important

  • Organize Client Files - Due in 2 days
    ☐ Sort documents ☐ File in system ☐ Ensure easy access for future
  • Update Legal Software - Due in 3 days
    ☐ Check for updates ☐ Install updates ☐ Ensure all files are backed up

Not Urgent & Not Important

  • Networking Event - Due in 2 weeks
    ☐ Prepare business cards ☐ Identify potential contacts ☐ Attend event
  • Continuing Legal Education - Due in 1 month
    ☐ Identify relevant courses ☐ Enroll in course ☐ Complete course