Wills, Durable Power of Attorney, Living Wills
Provide for the future
A will is a document that sets forth your provision for your spouse, children, heirs or beneficiaries. It is an important document for any person to utilize. If you do not have a will, the state will decide how your estate will be distributed. Protect and provide for your family, spouse and children. A will is an estate planning document.
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Some other documents that should be considered in estate planning, which our firm can assist you in preparing:
- Will - A written document for the distribution of the deceased's property.
- Living Will (Advance Care Directive)- Authorizes another individual to make medical/healthcare decisions for you if you become incapacitated and can not make those decisions for yourself.
- Durable Power of Attorney - Appoints an individual to make financial decisions if you become too ill to make those decisions on your own behalf.
- Healthcare Power of Attorney - Gives authority to a person to make decisions regarding your health if you become too ill to make those decisions.
- Revocable Trusts - Allows for the creator (Grantor) of the trust to transfer title to his/her assets during their life into the name of the trust, while retaining authority and control over those assets for his/her remaining lifetime.
- Special-Needs Trusts - This instrument is specially designed to maximize the assets for the benefit of a disabled individual without impacting government benefits.
- Tax Planning - Helps you ensure your wishes are complied with and that your loved ones are provided for.
- Charitable Giving
- Planning for Minors/Guardianships - Designates who you would want to care for and raise your child/children.
Whatever your estate planning needs, failure to have an effective plan in place can result in many negative consequences, such as your assets not being distributed according to your wishes at the time of your death.
Don’t procrastinate when it comes to establishing a will or trust. Contact the law firm of Crislip, Philip and Associates for help with your legal concerns involving probate and estate planning.
