Estate Planning Services - Why do You Need an Estate Plan?

Don't think of your belongings as an "estate?" Think again!! Just because you may not have a multi-million dollar estate doesn't mean an estate plan won't protect you and the ones you love. Find out why, even if you think you do not need an estate plan, your loved ones do.

By meeting the definition of Proper Estate Planning, a plan meets your goals. It allows you to plan for your disability and direct the distribution of your property. It saves tax dollars, professional fees, and court costs. And, most importantly, it keeps you in control of your own affairs.

A Proper Estate Plan can:
1. Provide instructions for your care and that of your loved ones in the event of your disability;
2. Be effective if you move to or own property in another state;
3. Avoid probate and its associated legal costs;
4. Keep your affairs private and confidential;
5. Control all your property, including pensions and life insurance;
6. Allow you to leave explicit instructions for the care of your loved ones;
7. Create protective trusts for your young children, disadvantage children, adult children, and grandchildren;
8. Provide federal estate tax planning; and
9. Protect you and your loved ones in many areas.

Creating a Proper Estate Plan is easy with the help of your attorney and advisors. You can quickly and comfortable establish a living trust-centered estate plan for yourself and your loved ones. Your living trust can be changed or cancelled at any time. As maker, trustee, and primary beneficiary, you control every aspect of how your property will be used. You also appoint the trustees, naming as many or as few trustees as you like, with specifications of who takes care of what. Of course, a living trust-centered estate plan truly comes to life by adding your loving concern and the caring efforts of your attorney and other professional advisors. More