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.

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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? 4 Star Rating
    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? 3 Star Rating
    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

Legal Articles

  • Estate Taxes: How to Legally Minimize Your Obligation
    People often say that there two things that unavoidable in life: death and taxes.  So, to some it seems unfair when the two coincide and estate taxes are required to be paid on the assets that remain at the time of their death. The estate tax rate is 45%, or almost one half of the assets left in your estate.  Accordingly, many people are interested in learning how to minimize … more
  • The Uniform Transfers to Minors Act: An Overview 5 Star Rating
    The Uniform Gift to Minors Act (UGMA) and the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) provide a way for parents to maintain control over property that is owned by their children. The Uniform Transfers to Minors Act provide some unique advantages for families and should be considered by parents who are looking to transfer wealth to their minor children.   Some of the advantages of the … more
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