A 15% savings is just one of the benefits that H&R Block customers are now entitled to as a result of Block's online partnership with FinalThoughts, Inc. (http://www.finalthoughts.com). FinalThoughts is the leading online benefit for estate planning and end-of-life information.

FinalThoughts, available to H&R Block online customers at a similar 15 percent discount, stores and organizes information to be communicated to loved ones, such as personal and family history, distribution of personal property, the location of important documents and more, managed with simple, fill-in-the-blank forms.

"We are proud to offer our product and services to H&R Block's loyal customers," said Todd Michael Krim, President and CEO of FinalThoughts, "Tax season is the perfect time for families to get organized and make sure their estate plans are in order."

"As H&R Block establishes itself as a year-round full-service financial partner, we believe that the information and services provided by FinalThoughts Inc. are a good fit for our customers, providing valuable online assistance in preparing families and individuals financially for the loss of a loved one," said Ric Moxley, head of e-solutions content at H&R Block.

H&R Block Inc. is a diversified company with subsidiaries providing a wide range of financial products and services. In 2000, H&R Block served 19.2 million taxpayers -- more than any tax or accounting firm -- through its more than 10,000 offices located primarily in the United States, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom. H&R Block served another 1.8 million tax clients through its award-winning software program, Kiplinger TaxCut(R), and through its new online tax preparation services. H&R Block Financial Advisors, member NYSE, SIPC, offers investment services and securities products. H&R Block Mortgage Corporation and Option One Mortgage Corporation offer a full range of home mortgage products. RSM McGladrey Inc. is a national accounting, tax and consulting firm with 100 offices nationwide, as well as an affiliation with 550 offices in 75 countries as the U.S. member of RSM International.

FinalThoughts, Inc. (http://www.finalthoughts.com) is the leading online benefit for end-of-life planning. FinalThoughts' proprietary products and tools are designed to help individuals and families prepare for a wide range of end-of-life issues, from estate planning and caregiving to funeral arrangements and grief & loss. With feature articles in over 50 major magazines and newspapers, including USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Business Week and TIME; and partnerships with Quicken, Yahoo! and now H&R Block, FinalThoughts, Inc. has established itself as the leading brand for end-of-life issues and information.

For further information, please contact Neil Getzlow of H&R Block, 816-932-4886; or Kim Mendels of FinalThoughts, Inc., 323-848-4350.