Estate Planning

Trusts, Wills, Probate, Taxes, and Heirs

"Taxes, Probate, Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Directives to Physicians, Family Limited Partnerships, Charitable Remainder Trusts -  what does it all mean?"  

Estate Planning means planning for death in a manner that will distribute your assets in accordance with your wishes while minimizing governmental interference and taxes. By executing a series of testamentary instruments, each an integral component of the overall estate plan, you can pass your estate to those persons of your choice while minimizing taxes and governmental interference.

An estate plan is really a package of documents where each is designed to achieve a particular goal.  It is not necessary to execute an entire package, however, as parts are removed the plan becomes less and less effective. 

We have drafted detailed articles discussing various aspects of an effective estate plan. Topics include estate taxes, inheritance taxes, wills, trusts, living trusts, irrevocable trusts, testamentary trusts, the durable power of attorney, the health care power of attorney, and the living will also known as a directive to physician. The links at left will take you to these various articles. 

Should you have any questions about your estate plan or any of the components described in the articles, feel free to e-mail us or submit your legal question through the form field below.