Estate Planning

Securing Your Family's Future

Estate planning is not just for the wealthy—it's essential for anyone who wants to protect their loved ones and ensure their wishes are honored. Our estate planning attorneys help you create comprehensive plans that minimize taxes, avoid probate, and provide peace of mind for you and your family.

Estate Planning Services

• Wills: Comprehensive last will and testament drafting to distribute your assets
• Revocable Living Trusts: Avoid probate and maintain control during your lifetime
• Irrevocable Trusts: Tax planning and asset protection strategies
• Power of Attorney: Designate someone to make financial decisions if you're incapacitated
• Healthcare Directives: Living wills and medical power of attorney documents
• Probate Administration: Guidance through the probate process for executors
• Estate Tax Planning: Strategies to minimize estate and gift taxes
• Special Needs Planning: Protecting benefits while providing for loved ones with disabilities

Why Estate Planning Matters

Without proper estate planning, your assets may be distributed according to state law rather than your wishes. Your loved ones may face lengthy probate proceedings, unnecessary taxes, and family disputes. Estate planning gives you control over your legacy and provides clarity for your family during a difficult time.

Trusts vs. Wills

While wills are essential, revocable living trusts offer additional benefits including avoiding probate, maintaining privacy, and providing continuity if you become incapacitated. We help you understand the advantages of each option and recommend the best strategy for your situation.

Common Estate Planning Mistakes to Avoid

• Procrastinating on creating an estate plan
• Failing to update beneficiary designations
• Not coordinating estate plans with retirement accounts
• Using DIY legal forms without professional review
• Forgetting to fund your trust after creation
• Not planning for incapacity with powers of attorney