Estate Planning and Wills: Lawyers, Attorneys, Lawyer, Attorney

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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 you care about. Good estate planning is more than just a simple Will. Estate planning also typically … more
What Sorts Of Instructions Are Made As Part Of An Estate Plan?
An estate plan consists of one or more documents that set forth instructions. Some documents are used to control health care decisions, others control your property in the event of your incapacity, and still other documents will control the distribution of your property in the event of your death.
What are Some Typical Estate Planning Documents?
Several of the following documents are typically used as part of the estate planning process: A Will, sometimes called a Last Will and Testament, to transfer property you hold in your name to the person(s) and/or organization(s) you want to have it. A Will also typically names someone you … more
When Should I Start My Estate Plan?
The only time that you can prepare and implement an estate plan is while you are alive and have legal capacity to enter into a contract. If you are unable to manage your own affairs or suffer from some other disability which affects your legal capacity, your estate plan may be effectively … more
How Can I Reduce My Estate Tax Upon My Death?
Federal Estate Taxes are only charged against Estates with net values in excess of the amount set by the law in place at the time of the person's death. The values change from time to time. For example, the amount that exempt from Federal Estate Tax in 2004-2005 was $1.5 … more
What Is A Will?
A Will is a written instrument containing directions for how the property of the person making the Will (called the testator) shall be divided on his or her death. State law generally requires that the Will be signed by the testator and by at least two witnesses who have no interest in the … more
What Is A Trust?
A trust is a fictitious legal entity that owns assets for the benefit of a third person (beneficiary). The Grantor of the Trust is the person who set up and gave money to the Trust. The Trustee of the Trust is the person charged with keeping the assets safe, invested properly, and finally … more
What Is The Difference Between A Will And A Trust?
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 personal property to be distributed to your friends, family and other loved ones after you die. The … more

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