Estate Planning

Estate planning lawyers deal with planning for the future and the inevitability of death, such as preparing wills, trust, and other estate planning documents governing your assets and specifying your wishes.  Estate planning lawyers also assist clients with wealth management and asset protection, obtaining life insurance to pay for the costs of a funeral, and other matters. The advice and direction of your estate planning attorney will be essential to implementing an estate plan that both disposes of your assets according to your wishes and meets your other personal objectives.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What Is Estate Planning? 4 Star Rating
    Estate planning is a process to consider alternatives for, to think through, and to set up legally effective arrangements that would meet your specific wishes if something happens to you or those … more
  • How Can I Reduce My Estate Tax Upon My Death? 5 Star Rating
    Federal Estate Taxes are only charged against Estates with net values in excess of the amount set by the law in place at the time of the person's death.  The values change from time to … more
  • Are Conservators Paid?
    Typically a conservatorship allows the conservator to be paid for his or her services. The conservator is also entitled to attorney fees to seek legal advice. In addition, the court will require a … more

Legal Articles

  • Protect Your Children with Your Last Will and Testament
    There’s a lot to think about when you are expecting a baby. Baby names, nursery décor and car seat installation probably come to mind quickly. However, there are also other important considerations to think about like making a last will and testament.   It might be difficult to think about making a will at such a joyful time for your family. Yet, part of being … more
  • What are the advantages of purchasing an annuity for estate planning purposes?
    There are several reasons that purchasing an annuity can be advantageous for estate planning purposes. Although annuities are typically invested by insurance companies in the stock market, they carry less risk because they provide periodic income for you to the rest of your life, and they provide a death benefit to your named beneficiary if you die before receiving payments from your … more

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