Estate Planning and Administration
Estate Planning and Administration
Estate planning serves an important purpose from both a legal and an emotional perspective. Many people associate estate planning with large costs and even bigger hassles. They believe that the smart thing to do is avoid it altogether. In fact, the probate of most estates runs smoothly.
The court supervision ensures that the outstanding debts, taxes and claims against you are paid and that your remaining assets are divided among your heirs. When you or a loved one dies with a will, the Court makes its decisions using your will as a guide. When you die without a will, the Court and the State make crucial decisions for you.
Whether you are writing your own will and planning your own estate or doing so for a loved one, it is important to lay out your final wishes with painstaking care and attention to detail. Improperly handled wills and estates can create a legal puzzle for your family, during an emotionally trying time. To help your family handle the grief process, it is recommended that you employ an estate planning and administration attorney to help finalize all of your estate planning documents.
Tasks that we can assist you with include planning and drafting your will, devising a trust when necessary, planning your estate, Power of Attorney, and Living Will. We welcome working with your tax preparation professional.
4 essential estate planning docs
PDF – inheritance tax questions