SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
The following is a list of supporting documents you are requested to provide. In some cases, the requested documentation may be inapplicable to your situation. In other cases, you may not have access to the information. Please provide only the documents that are applicable and available. By providing the following papers, you will hasten the conclusion of your case as well as limit our research time and, ultimately, your total bill. Thank you for your cooperation, and do not hesitate to contact our office with any questions regarding this list.
1. Tax Returns
Please furnish copies of your state and federal income tax returns for the last three years, including all schedules, W-2 forms, and 1099 forms.
2. Retirement Plan
Please provide a summary plan description and current statement of vested benefits for any profit-sharing plan, pension plan, Keogh, 401(k) plan, annuity, or retirement plan in which you or your spouse is a participant. Such information can usually be provided by the plan administrator and must be made available to you by your employer.
3. Individual Retirement Account
Please provide the account number, financial institution, beneficiary, and current account balance for any individual retirement accounts (IRAs) owned by you or your spouse.
4. Real Estate Appraisal
Please furnish any appraisal of any property owned by you or your spouse done within the last three years.
5. Life Insurance
Please provide any term or whole life insurance policies for which you or your spouse is the owner or beneficiary. Also, provide a copy of the face sheet of all policies, including insurance company name, insured, face amount of the policy, policy number, beneficiary, beneficiary changes, premiums, terms and conditions, cash value, and loans against the policy.
6. Bank Accounts
Please provide copies of the most current account statements on any and all savings, checking, or other financial accounts held by you or your spouse. Such information can be obtained from the financial institution upon request.
7. Stocks, Bonds, and Securities
Please list stocks, bonds, and securities owned by you or your spouse, including the date of purchase, purchase price, and current owner of such securities. Such information can be obtained from your investment broker.
8. Business Interests
Please provide copies of partnership or corporate tax returns for any business in which you or your spouse has an interest. Additionally, provide balance sheets and profit/loss statements for the past three years.
9. Estate or Trust Interest
Please provide the trust agreement, inventory, most recent annual accounting, and tax return for any trust in which you or your spouse has an interest. Additionally, provide copies of any will that establishes an interest in an estate or inheritance.
10. Prior Marriages
Please furnish copies of any judgments for dissolution of marriage and/or marital settlement agreements for any previous divorces of you or your spouse.
11. Written Agreements
Please provide any written agreements concerning property, support, or other matters entered into by you and your spouse. If no agreement exists, do not enter into any such agreement without prior consultation with this firm.
12. Income and Expense Affidavit
Please complete the attached income and expense affidavit. Please use your best estimates as to the monthly costs of the expenses listed on the affidavit. Those figures should be "averages" of your monthly expenses.
13. Spouse's Income
Please furnish copies of your spouse's most recent payroll stubs, if available.
14. Safe Deposit Box
Please indicate the location and contents of any safe deposit box owned by you or your spouse.