Although death or disability is not something that we like to think about, every person needs to plan for these situations. The grief experienced by family members when a loved one passes makes it tough enough; not having a plan for your family follow makes life even more difficult.
Estate planning allows you to make decision about what happens to you and your assets. Common goals of estate planning include:
- Allowing you to decide who will get your property after your death
- Allowing you to nominate a guardian to protect your minor children
- Allowing you to provide instructions if you become incapacitated or disabled
- Allowing you to minimize tax
Our estate planning attorneys use trusts, powers of attorneys, wills, and living wills to accomplish your goals. Failing to prepare for your death or disability leaves important decisions to the courts and not you. For example, if both parents die without nominating a guardian, then the court must decide the children's future, care and custody.
Contact our attorneys for a free consultation.