If you are enrolled in Supplemental Life, you and your beneficiaries will have access to more than 18,500 attorneys in-network, at no additional cost.  Whether you have a question about the probate process or court representation needed, unlimited consultations with a plan attorney can leave you feeling confident with your decisions. If you prefer, you may also use an out-of-network attorney.  While the cost for these services will need to be paid up-front, you can submit a case for reimbursement based on a set fee schedule.

The following services are included at no cost where enrolled in Supplemental Life:

• Unlimited one-on-one consultations to talk with to an attorney about authenticating an estate.
• Preparation and court representation means you receive prepared estate documents and in-court professional representation to help execute the transfer of probate assets from the estate.
• Help with correspondence and tax filing needed to transfer non-probate assets.

As soon as your Supplemental Life insurance begins, you’ll automatically have each of these services at your fingertips. 

Simply contact a MetLife Legal Plans Client Services Representative to get started.  We’ll give you an eligibility ID and help you find a participating attorney:

• Call MetLife Legal Plans: toll-free at 1-800-821-6400 (Monday – Friday, 5:00 am – 5:00 pm PST).
• Provide the company name (State of California), customer number (0074503) and the last four digits of the policy holder’s social security number

Protect your family and assets quickly and easily from the comfort of your home with our online estate planning solution. With Digital Estate Planning¹ we make it easier than ever to create and execute key estate planning documents online by answering a few simple questions. The best part is you can have your estate planning documents witnessed and notarized from the comfort of your home, with real-time ID verification and video notary.

Documents included with Digital Estate Planning:

• Last Will and Testament — Leave property to loved ones and choose guardians for minor children.
• Advance Healthcare Directive (Living Will) — Plan for a medical emergency, select medical care preferences, and choose a healthcare proxy. 
• Durable Financial Power of Attorney — Choose someone to manage finances in case of an emergency.

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Settling an estate with confidence. With unlimited consultations, either face-to-face with an attorney or by phone, your employees and/or their beneficiaries can settle an estate with assurance.

Provided by MetLife Legal Plans, Inc.

• MetLife Legal Plans phone #: 1- 800-821-6400

Face-to-face or telephonic meeting with an attorney to prepare and/or update the Employee’s and/or Spouse’s/Domestic Partner’s will(s), Power(s) of Attorney, Medical Directives, Healthcare Proxies and Living Will(s)

Provided by MetLife Legal Plans, Inc.

• MetLife Legal Plans phone #: 1- 800-821-6400
• MetLife Legal Plans website: legalplans.com/estateplanning

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Will preparation services are also available via willscenter.com for everyone enrolled in Basic Life³. Having a will is important as it helps to ensure your final wishes are clear.

Covers participating employees and their dependents.

Grief Support: Access to qualified consultants for information, support, crisis intervention, as it relates to a loss (e.g. death, job termination, pet, life threatening illness) 5 sessions, in person or telephonic.

Financial Consultation: Access to qualified consultants for information, assessment, action planning and resources, as it pertains to a loss; Access to network of certified financial professionals, as it pertains to a loss.

Legal Consultation: Access to qualified staff attorneys for a 30-minute free consultation providing information and resources to help participants make informed decisions on legal matters, providing education and coaching to empower participants as they work towards resolving their legal issues. If the matter requires formal legal advice, the participant can use their own attorney or one of TELUS Health’ network attorneys. Primary scope of focus is legal needs as it pertains to a loss. Staff attorneys cannot provide legal representation or advice.

Critical Incident Stress Management (“CISM”): Access for employers to onsite emergency counseling for critical workplace incidents or disasters (such as unexpected employee death, violence or accidents) at no cost to the customer. A CISM is defined as up to four (4) staff hours with one (1) counselor per incident occurring at a single work location. If a session exceeds four (4) hours, multiple counselors or locations are required, additional fees are incurred by the customer and will be billed separately.

Funeral Concierge Services: Access to funeral planning content and resources

• Funereal home location
• Funeral cost negotiation when a Dignity Memorial funeral home is not located within a 25-mile radius of the zip code provided by the caller
• Funeral cost comparison for local funeral homes

Provided by TELUS Health

• Website: one.telushealth.com
• Login: metlifeassist
• Password: support
• TELUS Health phone #: 1- 888-319-7819

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Alleviating the burden of making funeral arrangements from their loved ones. Employees get exclusive access to the largest network of funeral homes and cemeteries to pre-plan with a counselor and receive discounts on funeral services.

Provided by Dignity Memorial, a subsidiary of SCI International, Inc.

• Website: finalwishesplanning.com
• Dignity Phone #: 1- 866-853-0954

The provided Funeral Planning Guide can help support your loved ones at a time when they need it most.  By documenting your funeral preferences, as well as other key information for your survivors, you can provide support posthumously – a final act of love. This Funeral Planning Guide provides an easy-to-use format for documenting information your loved ones will need after your death:

• My Personal Information – record details your family will need for official records.
• My Funeral Plans – detail your wishes regarding your funeral.  Should you not wish to plan your own funeral, your loved ones can use this information to do it for you.
• My Important Contacts and Information – record key information your loved ones may need following your death, such as insurance and financial information.

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Reducing the pressure of immediate financial decisions. Beneficiaries can take their time to make the right decision with the flexible settlement option that gives them full access to policy funds while earning a guaranteed minimum interest rate through Total Control Account.

Conversion allows a covered person, whose Life coverage ends, the opportunity to buy an individual Life Insurance policy.

To convert your life coverage benefits, you will receive a notice after your group life benefits end which includes coverage amounts and eligibility dates.  You will have 31 days from the date your coverage ends to convert coverage.

To speak with a MetLife representative who can answer questions about Conversion, call 1-877-275-6387.