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    Getting Started with ShieldForge

    A complete walkthrough to help you protect your assets and create your estate plan

    1
    Create Your Account
    Choose the account type that fits your needs

    For Individuals

    Sign up as a client to access estate planning tools, document generation, and asset protection strategies. Includes a 3-day free trial.

    For Law Firms

    Sign up as an attorney to manage clients, automate document generation, and scale your estate planning practice. Includes a 24-hour free trial, then $2,500/month.

    Create Account
    2
    Complete Your Profile
    Provide basic information about yourself or your firm

    After creating your account, you'll be prompted to complete your profile. This helps us provide personalized recommendations and ensure all documents are tailored to your specific situation.

    • Basic contact information
    • State of residence (for jurisdiction-specific compliance)
    • Business information (for law firms)
    3
    Complete the Questionnaire
    Tell us about your assets, goals, and concerns

    Our intelligent questionnaire uses branching logic to gather comprehensive information about your situation. You'll be asked about:

    • Real estate holdings and property values
    • Financial accounts and investment portfolios
    • Business ownership and intellectual property
    • Digital assets (crypto, NFTs, domain names)
    • Privacy goals and asset protection needs
    • Beneficiaries and distribution preferences

    Tip: The questionnaire adapts based on your answers. Be thorough and honest to get the best recommendations. You can save your progress and return anytime.

    4
    Review Recommendations
    Get personalized estate planning strategies

    Based on your questionnaire responses, ShieldForge will provide tailored recommendations for:

    • Trust structures (revocable, irrevocable, land trusts, DAPTs)
    • LLC formations for privacy and asset protection
    • Tax optimization strategies with simulations
    • Anonymity options and privacy enhancements
    5
    Generate Documents
    Auto-generate state-compliant legal documents

    Once you approve the recommendations, ShieldForge automatically generates all necessary legal documents with:

    • State-specific provisions and compliance requirements
    • Built-in redaction controls for public/private versions
    • Professional formatting and legal language
    • Version tracking and audit trails
    6
    Execute & Maintain
    Sign documents and keep your plan current

    The final step is executing your documents and maintaining your estate plan:

    • E-sign documents directly in the platform
    • Get step-by-step execution guidance
    • Track signature status and document completion
    • Update your plan as circumstances change

    Important: While ShieldForge documents are designed to be state-compliant, we strongly recommend having all documents reviewed by a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before execution.

    Ready to Get Started?

    Create your account and begin protecting your assets today

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