Have you created a plan to ensure that your loved ones are taken care of when you pass away? While this is a topic that many people avoid talking about, it’s actually one of the most important discussions you will have in your lifetime. However, it’s not one you should be having without an estate planning attorney. Consider the following reasons why those considering their future should be talking to a lawyer now:
So Much To Consider
For many people, estate planning is a massive undertaking, and there is a plethora of things you need to think about, including:
* What will happen if you become incapacitated over the course of your lifetime?
* Who would you like to take care of your businesses when you are gone?
* Who is the right person to act as executor over your estate?
* Is a will sufficient for you, or should you put your assets into a trust?
* How can you make it so that your loved ones are able to avoid hefty tax penalties on the estate?
An Estate Planning Attorney understands the intricacies of estate law in your locale, and they’ll be able to give you solid answers to your questions as well as bring up things you may not have even thought about.
Helping You Avoid Mistakes
If you’ve spent some time researching the basics of estate planning, you may have come across a few books or a package of forms that claim to allow you to draft your own will. While these can be helpful as a starting place, they cannot take the place of a qualified estate planning attorney. Many estate planners don’t realize that even the tiniest of mistakes on one of those forms could mean that your will won’t hold up in court and put your family’s assets in jeopardy. An Estate Planning Attorney who has many years of experience helping people draft wills and create trusts will know how to avoid common mistakes so that you can be sure that your documents are valid and that your wishes will be carried out.
Solid estate planning is what creates a secure future for your loved ones. If you have yet to engage in any in-depth discussion about your estate, get in touch with Horn & Johnsen SC to get more information about how a good estate plan can bring you and your family members peace of mind about the future.
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