Estate Planning

Estate planning lawyers deal with planning for the future when a loved one passes, such as preparing wills, trust, and other estate planning documents governing assets and specifying final 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is Estate Planning?
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 to Obtain a Death Ceritifcate
When you are helping to wrap up the affairs of the deceased, you will probably need a death certificate to get access to bank accounts, safety deposit boxes and insurance proceeds. It is … more
What Sorts Of Instructions Are Made As Part Of An Estate Plan?
An estate plan consists of one or more documents that set forth instructions. Some documents are used to control health care decisions, others control your property in the event of your incapacity, … more

Legal Articles

Living Trusts
Living trusts have grown in popularity over the last two decades. A living trust (or an inter vivos trust) is a common estate planning tool as well as a tool to manage a person’s assets while they are alive. As its name suggests it is a type of trust created during one's lifetime and is managed for the benefit of the person who creates it. The participants in a trust … more
What rights do I have in planning a funeral?
When a loved one passes away, you may find yourself confused by the many decisions to make in planning a funeral. In this situation, you should know your rights in terms of funeral planning, which will allow you to make the right decisions, even in a time of great emotional stress. Under the Funeral Rule, you can choose only those goods and services that you want or need for … more