The Estate Planning Source

INDEPENDENT Attorney Network

As an attorney in our Licensed Attorney Network, you will be able to provide the finest

estate planning document packages available to your clients, matured through more than

1,000 Network attorneys, and utilize our excellent support services as your back office.

Our system allows you to build the estate planning portion of your business by receiving

referrals from our network of Independent Advisors, save valuable time on research of

federal law changes, and reduce the cost of generating new clients.

Attorneys and financial advisors work together to efficiently provide estate planning

services without violating the Unauthorized Practice of Law (UPL) rules. Attorneys are

good individual counselors to clients, strong in finding the right legal paths to take, but

generally do not focus in the areas of providing client seminars or marketing. This is

where our team approach becomes advantageous. We have a streamlined process that

allows you to work with a number of financial advisors in your area, effectively building

this portion of your business.

Once you feel you are familiar enough with the system to create customized documents for your

client confidently, let us know. We will then inform financial professionals in your area so they

can begin referring clients to you.

1. Become a Network Affiliate Attorney and receive a custom software program

designed to generate documents by state, a sample client Workbook, and a sample

trust (full binder) for your state.

2. Input the client information into the software; send the information electronically

to our main office.

3. We will prepare the documents and ship them by FedEx to your door within 2

weeks. An email with a PDF attachment of the trust will be sent to you

automatically upon shipping. Please note: We will work with each attorney on

special requests, for example, we are happy to email a draft of the documents prior

to print for any additional changes at no charge.

Independent

A training course is included in your setup fee, The Basic Institute for Estate

Preservation is offered online. It is necessary to complete this course within

your first year of affiliation. We require this course because we have found it to

be extremely valuable in your performance and success. We’ve gathered nearly 30 years of proven results.

You will have access to resources such as forms, marketing materials, workbooks,

etc. to assist you with the client process and help you in your business.

We offer free referrals/leads to our trusted Network attorneys that are generated

through The Living Trust book and through our website,

www.theestateplanningsource.com.

We offer expert support for client estate planning solutions (strategy),

developing business strategies, tracking changes in federal law and tax code

that will impact the industry, and keeping you alert of the changes through

email, your Affiliate membership to the website, and our newsletter The Source.

ACCESS TO ALL: Articles, E-newsletter, Videos, Seminars, Case Studies, Tools

and the Affiliate Resource Center.

1. Complete the application and submit it by faxing to 775-828-4444 or emailing to

alliances@tepsource.com

2. Once we receive the application, we will review and approve it. We will contact you

upon approval and payment. (Any application that is not accepted will receive a full

refund or not be processed.)

3. We will send, by FedEx ground, your custom software, a sample trust (full binder)

for your state, Basic training manual, a sample client workbook, and The Living

Trust book by Henry Abts III. Included in your setup f e e is our educational

training course; The Basic Institute for Estate Preservation.

Benefits of Affiliation

Detailed and comprehensive, these documents have been developed through years of hands-on

improvement by hundreds of attorneys throughout the US resulting in thousands of satisfied

clients. They are drafted to ensure accuracy with current state and federal laws, and are

updated as changes occur.

The Revocable Living Trust contains over 222 carefully worded provisions so that the trust can

accommodate a client’s changing circumstances and to cover additional contingent situations

without needing to be legally modified. The trust is also universal; that is applicable in all 50

states, for a client may eventually own property in or even move to another state.

Here is a list of what our Revocable Living Trust includes:

1 set of Ancillary Documents per person (DPOA for assets, DPOA for healthcare or Advanced

Directive, Living Will, Nomination of Conservator, Appointment of Guardian, and Anatomical

Gift)

Abstract of Trust

Trust Certification

Pour-Over Will

Assignment of Furnishings and Personal Effects

1 three-ring professional quality binder with tabs and inserts

1 set of quality documents with Plain English summaries

Single A Trust

Married A Trust

Married/Unmarried AB Trust

Married ABC Trust

A Q-TIP Trust (for married person)

Partner AA Trust

Partner AB Secure Trust (for Domestic Partners)

Complete Amendment

Partial Amendment

Professional Documents

There are a number of other legal documents that are not legally required parts of the Living Trust but which should be included in or with the Trust to provide for future contingencies. Our ancillary documents offer you additional control. These documents are so vital; they are included, at no additional charge as part of your comprehensive document package.

Pour-Over Will Living Will Durable Power Of Attorney For Health Care Durable Power Of Attorney For Assets Nomination Of Conservator/Guardian Appointment Of Guardian Anatomical Gift

Because many individuals have needs that go beyond basic estate planning, we offer numerous Advanced Estate Planning Solutions that can be incorporated into the overall estate plan. These documents should be considered as a supplement to the Living Trust to shelter the estate from unnecessary estate taxes.

Asset Management Trust (Spendthrift Trust) Beneficiary Trust (Dynasty) Buy/Sell Agreement Catastrophic Illness Trust (Medicaid Planning Trust) Charitable Remainder Trust Family Catastrophic Illness Trust Gift Trust Insurance Preservation Trust- Spousal Support (ILIT) Insurance Preservation Trust (ILIT) IRA/Qualified Plan Trust Land Trust Special Needs

Many individuals have needs for very basic estate planning. We provide a simple will option

that includes the appropriate ancillary documents for their state.

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We do not authorize anyone to practice law without a license; it is incumbent for you to know and

understand this. Violation of the law will constitute grounds for immediate revocation of all contracts

with us, and more seriously, could lead to civil liability and even criminal issues. The following is

designed to give you a basic understanding of what we believe constitutes the unauthorized practice of

law. We highly recommend that you review the finer aspects of the law as it pertains to your state.

It is important for you to know who acts in the capacity as the legal counsel for the client. Only a

properly licensed attorney authorized to practice law can create the legal documents and answer your

client’s legal questions. Only an attorney in good standing in your state may represent a client’s legal

interests. That attorney must have no financial interest or obligation to you or anyone else who may refer

that client to the attorney.

Advisors, planners, accountants and insurance agents may only provide general information about estate

planning concepts to a client by utilizing informational materials. Should a client express an interest in

obtaining a revocable living trust or other estate planning documents or strategies, you may, with a

licensed attorney’s approval, provide them with a copy of the client workbook. (NOTE: In certain states

you may not ask the client for the information or otherwise assist in the completion of the workbook; be

sure to check with a licensed attorney to determine what the approved procedures are in your state.)

If you are giving a seminar, you should have counsel present and introduce counsel as an attorney who

could represent them and who is licensed and authorized to use the Master Documents crafted by us.

However, counsel does not need to participate in the seminar, since the seminar should simply be an

educational forum disseminating general information, unless there are specific legal questions that must

be answered by counsel.

A special workbook with references to pages in The Living Trust book by Henry W. Abts III has been

developed to assist the client in providing information and their estate planning desires to counsel. The

client must complete the workbook of his/her own volition. It is the licensed attorney who must

determine whether the client is proceeding under undue influence, lack of capacity, or some other

testamentary impairment. It is the licensed attorney who must make a determination of what, if any,

estate planning would be appropriate for a particular client.

Remember, the planner must at all times operate independently of us and the licensed attorney. You

are not an employee or agent of either, nor are you authorized to bind or speak on behalf of either.

Once the attorney/client relationship is established, the licensed attorney has a duty to exercise

independent, professional judgment on behalf of the client. This means that it is the attorney who has

the authority and the duty to recommend a particular estate planning program to a client.

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Unless otherwise specified by the particular laws of your state or local Bar Association, the following format will apply:

1. The licensed attorney for the client is the individual who determines that a revocable living trustand/or other estate planning alternative is appropriate for the client.

2. Planners will avoid giving specific legal advice. The planner may say, for instance, “Based on theexamples I have shown you, a living trust was appropriate for many people in similar situations.However, your licensed attorney, {name}, will review the information you have provided and contactyou prior to making a final decision on whether or not to proceed with a living trust or other estateplanning documents.”

3. If the client has any questions about the specific legal consequences of a living trust or any aspect ofthe law, you should refer them to a licensed attorney.

4. A planner should only give general information when meeting with the client, explain the workbookand assist the client in gathering the personal and financial information. (The client should complete the workbook.) It is recommended that the planner contact the licensed attorney, become familiar with theway that attorney likes to do business, and obtain a letter from that attorney authorizing you toprovide the workbook to the client and collect the personal and financial information.

5. Upon completion of the workbook and Terms and Agreements disclosure form, copies are to beforwarded to the licensed attorney with the client’s payment made payable directly to the licensedattorney for the preparation of the appropriate estate planning strategies. Copies of deeds should beforwarded to the licensed attorney as well so that titled property may be transferred to the trust. Theclient pays the licensed attorney, because the licensed attorney is representing the client. Failure toensure the creation of this attorney-client relationship exposes the planner and the licensed attorneyto potential claims for engaging in, or aiding and abetting, the unauthorized practice of law.

6. The client will always make 2 separate payments: one to the licensed attorney as per his/her retainerfee schedule and one to the planner for financial or other services rendered.

7. The licensed attorney will make contact with the client to determine which type of trust, if any, isappropriate for the client. They will verify that the client data is correct, to ascertain that the clienthas provided all necessary and vital information, and will determine the mental capacity of the client.The licensed attorney will provide the client and the planner with a Mini-Summary of the proposedestate planning documents, if the licensed attorney deems it appropriate. The licensed attorney will beavailable to answer all the client’s legal questions.

8. Finally, the client will receive two sets of final documents. In many cases, if permitted by the licensedattorney and the rules of your state, you may conduct the final execution, notarization and funding ofthe trust. In IOWA, ILLINOIS and SOUTH CAROLINA, the licensed attorney must be present forexecution. A duplicate copy will be provided for the attorney’s file.

We provide 2 types of Institutes: The Basic Institute for Estate Preservation and The Advanced Institute for Estate Preservation. We understand there are innumerable needs that surpass the limits of the Living Trust. These needs stem from ongoing changes in federal tax code, state tax changes, and the need to protect children and individuals with special needs, and to protect assets and/or businesses from potentially devastating consequences. Our network Advisors and Attorneys are held to the highest standards and are committed to providing the finest and most versatile products to meet everyone’s needs.

THE BASIC INSTITUTE FOR ESTATE PRESERVATION

The Basic Institute is a professional training course that offers a solid education on living trusts, solutions for higher net worth clients using advanced planning concepts, how to properly execute and fund a revocable living trust, steps for estate settlement, available marketing materials and how to use them, and where to look to potentially unlock new business.

THE ADVANCED INSTITUTE FOR ESTATE PRESERVATION

The Advanced Institute is a professional training course that offers an extensive education on current topics affecting your estate planning practice. Each subject is presented by an expert in the industry. We cover topics such as Medicaid, settlement, advanced planning techniques, veterans planning, when a corporate trustee is necessary, the power of trust provisions and more. The Basic Institute course is preferred prior to attending this course.

General Overview of Estate Planning Estate Planning Concepts and Trusts Marketing Roles and Relationship Building- Attorneys & Advisors An In-Depth Review of our Living Trust Documents Binder Settling the Estate Handling High Net-Worth Clients Special Needs Planning, Medicaid Solutions & Building Wealth over Generations Pricing, Processing and Delivery of the Trust Execution and Funding Trust Amendments Ethics – Advisors & Attorneys Working Together Advisor and Attorney Support Case Studies

“I have been working in the trust business for 13 years and thought I knew everything! Boy was I wrong. This conference opened my eyes and mind on areas I never knew. It was great for me and even better for my clients! Thanks.” E. Evans, TX

“Even though I am an attorney, the materials presented gave me a more complete understanding of this area than I have received anywhere else.” D. Moore, UT

“Within days after attending the Estate Planning Source’s Basic Institute, I was able to bring my business and reputation to a higher level. I have had 100% success implementing living trusts with my current clients and have been acquiring new clients with ease.” C. Bennett, NH

“As a trusted advisor for my clients, it is my duty to help them grow and protect their estates. I would be doing an injustice by not educating them about the trust planning solutions they need. As an Independent Advisor of the Estate Planning Source, I have all the resources and solutions!” M. Abbott, NH

“Absolutely essential for anyone wanting to educate people on Living Trusts. Created a great desire to assist and help those who are most vulnerable to estate shrinkage.” R. Mortensen, IL

“If you wish to learn about a process to avoid probate, you MUST attend this Institute. I promise you will not be disappointed.” R. Coloni, FL

“If you want to deepen your understanding of Living Trusts and be passionate about helping your clients in this area, you need to attend an Institute.” J. Beckett, SC

“The Estate Planning Source is an invaluable tool for any attorney who has the best interest at heart of their clients to provide the most comprehensive documents as well as the education to support it. The resources supplied at the Institute can immediately be put into place and most importantly provide instant credibility to the attorney.” S. Winters, NC

“The Estate Planning Source is dedicated to educating the public and (I could tell this through their program) dedicated to assisting advisor and attorneys, while enabling us to add another service to offer clients and becoming more successful ourselves.” S. Hays, TX

“One of the best workshops I’ve been to.” W. Dottenwhy, MN

For more information on upcoming institutes please visit our website at theestateplanningsource.com.

Fee Schedule Effective January 1, 2017

Client Pays Advisor for

FP, Consulting or Other

Non-legal Services

Client Pays

Attorney Directly

Total Cost to

Client

Attorney Pays

TEPS

Discretion of Advisor* Discretion of Atty** Example(A+B=C) Doc Fee

Revocable Living Trusts Packages (Includes 1 set of Ancillary Documents per person) (A) (+B) (=C)

Single A Trust 0-1500 1150-1500 1150-3000 750

Married A Trust 0-1500 1300-1500 1300-3000 750

Married/Unmarried AB Trust 0-1500 1300-1500 1300-3000 750

Married ABC Trust 0-1500 1300-1500 1300-3000 750

A Q-TIP Trust (For married person) 0-1500 1300-1500 1300-3000 750

Partner AA Trust (2 Separate A Trusts/One Binder) 0-1500 1300-1500 1300-3000 750

Partner AB-Secure Trust (Partner-DOMA States use Married Trust) 0-1500 1300-1500 1300-3000 750

Deed Transfers = $_________ each (Obtain fee from attorney)

Special Estate Preservation Vehicles (SEPVs) and Trust Additions

PACKAGES - Any combination of SEPVs (for existing TEPS client or with RLT package for new clients) Open Open Open 1,000

Asset Management Trust (Spendthrift Trust) 0-600 1000-1200 1000-1800 600

Beneficiary Trust (Dynasty Trust) 0-600 1000-1200 1000-1800 600

Buy/Sell Agreement 0-600 1000-1200 1000-1800 600

Catastrophic Illness Trust (Medicaid) 0-600 1000-1200 1000-1800 600

Charitable Remainder Trust 0-600 1000-1200 1000-1800 600

Family Catastrophic Illness Trust 0-600 1000-1200 1000-1800 600

Family Limited Partnership 0-600 1000-1200 1000-1800 600

Gift Trust 0-600 1000-1200 1000-1800 600

Insurance Preservation Trust - Spousal Support (ILIT) 0-600 1000-1200 1000-1800 600

Insurance Preservation Trust (ILIT) 0-600 1000-1200 1000-1800 600

IRA/Qualified Plan Trust 0-600 1000-1200 1000-1800 600

Special Needs Trust 0-600 1000-1200 1000-1800 600

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Suggested Fee ScheduleNot to be Used For Client Contact - For Advisor Reference Use Only

*Advisor may only participate and be paid for non-legal aspects of the process: a) developing client relationships, b) education of basic principles, c) collectionof information and coordinating communication, d) assist with the execution of the trust documents where allowed, e) funding of the trust **Attorney may set fees. Before proceeding, contact attorney for his/her fees. Note: In Pennsylvania, Attorney will bill client directly for services rendered Fees are Suggested only, and can vary based on professional preference and/or what your market will support (See FAQ Below)

Fee Schedule Effective January 1, 2017

Client Pays Advisor for

FP, Consulting or Other

Non-legal Services

Client Pays

Attorney Directly

Total Cost to

Client

Attorney Pays

TEPS

Discretion of Advisor* Discretion of Atty** Example(A+B=C) Doc Fee

Special Estate Preservation Vehicles (SEPVs) and Trust Additions - Continued

Nevada Asset Protection Trust Call for pricing

Separate Property Agreement 0-50 200 200-250 100

Generation Skipping Trust - Can be added to a Trust Package at no charge n/c n/c

Trust Protector - Can be Added to a Trust Package at no charge on request n/c n/c

Amendments

Partial Amendment (1 or more sections of Trust)

TEP Trusts only 0-200 400 400-600 200

Complete Amendment (Discount for TEP/S Trusts Only-others standard

pricing) 0-400 800 800-1200 400

Ancillary Document Sets

Complete Ancillary Document Package - Single/1 set 0-100 200 200-300 100

Complete Ancillary Document Package - Married/2 sets 0-200 400 400-600 200

Individual Ancillary Document (i.e. Only DPOA, etc.) 0-25 50 each 50-75 25 each

Will with Ancillary Documents Package

Simple Will with Ancillaries - Single Individual Open 600-800 600-800+ 300

Simple Will with Ancillaries - Married Couple Open 600-1000 600-1000+ 300

Special Processing & Miscellaneous Fees

Expedite (4 day processing maximum- please notify us when sending) 400 Open 300

Reprint of Final Documents 100 Open 100

Reprint Page(s) Open 50

Draft: Printed and Shipped Open 100

Customization or Changes after final shipped Call for pricing

Shipping Charges Overnight 2-DAY 3-DAY

Ground Shipping Charges (included with document orders)

Special Shipping Charges Actual Cost - $70+/- Actual Cost $50+/- Actual Cost $35+/-

www.theestateplanningsource.com 1.800.292.0223

(Includes DPOAA, DPOHC or Advance Directive, Living Will, and Nomination of Conservator. Pour-Over Will may be added on request at time of order - NOT a stand-alone Last Will and

Testament.)

Includes Last Will and Testament, DPOAA, DPOHC or Advance Directive, Living Will, Nomination of Conservator, and Appointment of Guardian (if necessary)

FAQ: There is no requirement for an advisor to charge any client fees. The attorney and advisor are free to charge as they wish, or is typical for their market.

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When you sign up as an Affiliate, you are signing up as an affiliate in our advisor and attorney

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Upon sign up you will receive the following items to get you started:

Live Basic Training Institute Tuition - First Year

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