We provide creative and comprehensive representation in all areas of Estate Planning for both domestic and international clients. We take the time to get to know our clients and to listen to their goals, concerns and wishes. Having created an estate plan, we carry it out with various instruments, including:
- Last Will and Testament
- Revocable and Living Trust
- Irrevocable Trust
- Power of Attorney
- Health Care Proxy
- Living Will
- Guardianship Designations
- Disposition of Remains Directive
You may be wondering whether YOU need Estate Planning and WHY?
Estate Planning is not just for the wealthy and elderly. Everyone needs an estate plan because everyone has an estate, even if it’s not substantial. While you may immediately think of a Will and its function of distributing property at someone’s death, Estate Planning is much more. Depending on your particular situation, Estate Planning can accomplish the following goals:
- Set up guardianship for minor children in case something happens to the parents
- Shelter assets and life insurance proceeds from reaching minor children
- Ensure that those who are financially dependent on you, such as your children or your parents, will be taken care of
- Eliminate or minimize the impact of gift and estate taxes on your estate
- Avoid the costs and delays associated with Probate and Estate Administration
- Direct your personal, health care, and financial decisions in the event of incapacity
- Protect your assets from potential creditors, divorce and bankruptcy
- If you are a business owner – prepare a business succession plan
