Planning your estate now will protect your future. your family and offer
peace of mind.
You need to plan ahead and act now.
Last
will and testament
A will is
a written document that directs your designated Executor how you want
the assets of your estate divided and distributed among your loved ones
and provides when necessary for a Guardian to care for your minor children
and trustees to handle your children's inheritance during their minority
or if incapable of handling money at the time of your death.
Why do you need a will?
- So you can control how your hard-earned savings and property is distributed instead of being decided by the government;
- Provides for a guardian to care for your minor-aged children;
- To have your children's money held in trust by a person you designate until such time you have determined that your children are capable of handling their own funds;
- Avoids possible State/Federal taxes and other costs against the assets of your estate, set by the government;
- Offers peace of mind that your loved ones will be financially secure after your death.
Living Will
A living will is a written document that comes into effect when you are in a terminal vegetated state and a physician determines this condition is permanent. It allows the person that you designate to make sure that you are kept comfortable and pain free. It allows nature to take its course without prolonging your death with medication and mechanical means.
Health Care Proxy
A Health Care proxy is a written document that comes into effect should you become temporarily or permanently disabled or incapacitated; and are unable to make your own health care decisions. While you are in this state, it allows the person you have chosen to make the health care decisions for you.
Power Of Attorney
A Power of Attorney is a written document which appoints someone you trust to handle your financial affairs, such as banking, paying bills and other everyday matters. It can take effect immediately or upon a specific occurrence. It can be for a temporary situation or for a long term situation. A Power of Attorney terminates upon your recovery or death.
Our estate planning department assists clients in light of current estate law to ensure that property and assets are well protected during their lifetime and distributed in the future to provide for family and loved ones. Our attorneys will review, discuss, and offer recommendations regarding various estate planning options. Our services include preparation of wills, living wills, and health care proxies as well as the probate and administration of estates.