Estate Planning & Probate

Estate planning is taking care of your affairs, when you can't, and it includes:
• Wills
• Trusts
• Powers of Attorney

Wills provide for the distribution of your property according to your precise wishes. Nominates guardians and creates trusts if necessary. A will can also relieve your family from the financial burden of a surety bond.

A Trust is created by a confidential document in which you appoint a trustee
• Name the personal representative to whom you can grant nonintervention powers
• Nominate guardians and create trusts for children
• Create other trusts as needed such as Life Estates and Special Needs Trusts
• Provide protection from Estate Taxes, where needed and possible
• Give direction for the disposition of your remains

Health Care or Financial Durable Power of Attorney
•A Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care or Property is a document in which you name another person to make medical decisions or financial decisions for you anytime you are unable to make them for yourself.