Estate Planning

Many people avoid proper estate planning because they do not like thinking about death. However, an effective estate plan can avoid many potential problems for loved ones if something happens unexpectedly. Estate Planning is generally considered the process by which people develop a plan that ensures that the assets they have worked so hard accumulating during their lifetime are protected and distributed to those they love. We have experience in the following areas:

• Living Trusts
• Wills
• Blanket Assignment of Assets To The Living Trust
• Trust Certificate
• Durable Power of Attorney For Asset Management
• Durable Power of Attorney For Healthcare (Living Wills)
• Life Insurance Trusts
• Educational Trusts
• Family Limited Partnership
• Charitable Remainder Trust
• Private Foundations
• Medical Research Organizations
• Business Succession and Insurance Planning

The various tools listed above are regularly used to accomplish a client's specific goals. For instance, they are used to plan for the disposition of someone's estate at their death. They can also be used to reduce the estate tax burden imposed at death. Finally, they can be used to make appropriate plans if someone becomes incapacitated or otherwise unable to care for themselves. Our attorneys assist clients by determining their specific estate planning needs and coordinating the various estate planning tools to ensure that those needs are effectively met. Through this process, a client's mind is eased knowing that the client has adequately planned for the future.

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