Estate Planning

Estate planning is the process through which a person plans for what will happen to their family and possessions in the event of death or disability. We assist clients with their estate planning needs by drafting wills, trusts, guardianships, powers of attorney, healthcare powers of attorney, directives to physicians, living wills, pre- and post- nuptial agreements and other similar legal documents.

Many people assume that only the ultra wealthy need to have a will or engage in estate planning. However, young couples with few assets typically need to make provisions for who will provide for their children in the event of their death. Similarly, older couples typically need to have a power of attorney and healthcare power of attorney that names a specific individual responsible for making decisions for them in the event they become disabled or incapacitated.

The bottom line is that everyone, regardless of wealth or status, can benefit from good estate planning. No one likes to think about death or disability, but a proper estate plan will give you peace and confidence knowing that your family is taken care of and that your desires are well-known and followed. Nothing is more difficult for a family than when a loved one dies without making their desires and intentions well known.