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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

How Does Property Of An Intestate Estate Get Distributed?
The surviving spouse receives onehalf of the community property. The surviving spouse receives the entire separate property, if children, parent(s), sibling(s), or nieces or nephews do not … more
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

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
How to Decide if You Need a Trust and Estates Attorney
Do it yourself wills and estate planning documents are available on the internet and in your local office supply store. However, before you decide to purchase these resources it is important that you understand whether your interests would be better served by hiring an attorney to draft the documents for you. Factors to Consider Before you make the decision about whether or not to … more

Estate Planning Lawyers