Estate Planning Lawyers

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 The Difference Between A Will And A Trust?
A Will and a Trust serve different purposes. Most people don`t have either one. A Will and a Trust are similar in the effect that both let you designate exactly how you want your assets and other … more
What Is An Estate Tax?
The Estate Tax is a tax on the value of your property transfered to your hiers upon your death. The federal government allows every person to give away, either through lifetime gifts or upon … more

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What is a variable annuity, and how does it work for estate planning purposes?
Annuities are long-term investments that are designed to provide you with an income at some point in the future, such as upon your retirement. Since the goal of an annuity is to give you and/or your spouse a source of income each month for an extended period of time, purchasing an annuity can be an advantageous means of investing your money, planning for your long-term financial future, … more
What are the potential pitfalls of annuities?
Although annuities have their advantages, in terms of tax-deferred growth and an unlimited contribution levels, annuities also have a number of pitfalls that you must be aware of before you opt to purchase an annuity. If you rely on annuities as an estate or retirement planning tool, you may encounter limited investment opportunities, high costs and fees, an uncertain death benefit, and … more

Estate Planning Lawyers