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 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 federal government allows every person to give away, either through lifetime gifts or upon death up to $1 million without being taxed. This is known as your Lifetime Exemption. This Credit … more
  • How Does Property Of An Intestate Estate Get Distributed? 4 Star Rating
    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
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  • What Happens When a Person Dies Without a Will 3 Star Rating
    If you want to make sure that your property is distributed according to your personal wishes at the time of your death, then it is important to have a properly drafted and executed will. However, the law recognizes that there will be some cases when a valid will is not in place at the time of a person’s death and that a decedent’s property will need to be distributed according … 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
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