WHY PLAN YOUR ESTATE?

To best address this issue, consider for a moment the following questions:

• What will happen if I die and DON'T have an estate plan?
  
• What will happen to my home?
  
• What will happen to my personal belongings?
  
• What will happen to my spouse?
  
• What will happen to my children?
  
• If I become disabled, who will take care of me and my assets, will I lose control of everything?

Regardless of our financial and marital status, we all have possessions that we cherish, whether it be a house, a car, or a collectible. If you were to pass on and did not have an estate plan, these prized and hard earned possessions would come under the control of a court. Your loved ones would have no say in how they are distributed. By taking the time now to plan your estate, however, you can see to it that your property will be distributed as you wish. Even more importantly, if you have minor children, you can take measures to ensure that they will be well cared for in the future by someone who loves them. You can also help to save your loved ones considerable time, expense, and inconvenience.

By following some of the links in our Estate Planning Services Page, we feel you will gain a better understanding of the importance of how critical estate planning is and how we can help you and your family take control of your affairs.

Our office is ready to serve your needs. We are experienced in advising families and businesses on the many tax and estate and financial issues that concern them.

Return to Getting  Started

• Visit our Acclaimed Estate Planning Education Page
• Intestacy - who will receive your property if you do not have a will
• Free Estate Tax Analysis
• Estate Tax Calculator - how much tax will your estate pay?
• Health Care Proxy
• Estate glossary