Everyone needs to plan ahead for what happens when they can no longer be called upon longer call the shots. Too many people only become concerned with estate planning near the end of their lives, but the truth is that it’s something they should be thinking about long before it may potentially be needed. Estate planning allows you to determine how your medical decisions will be made in the event that you can’t voice your wants and needs and it also uses different techniques to facilitate the transfer of your assets after you pass away. It’s essential to begin planning for the future, and there’s no time to do so like the present.
Each and every situation is unique, so your plan must be as well. Here are some of the ways that we can help you secure your future and the futures of the ones you love most.
- Estate Planning
- Elder Law and Medicaid
- Guardianships
- Incapacity Planning
- IRA And Retirement Planning
- LGBTQ Estate Planning
- Probate And Trust Administration
- Pet Planning
- Special Needs
Estate Planning
Estate planning is the creation of a definite plan for managing your wealth while you’re alive and distributing it after your death. These assets may be owned by you separately or jointly with others.
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Elder Law and Medicaid
Confused about Medicaid? You’re not alone! The complexity surrounding this constantly changing area of the law can sometimes feel overwhelming… it doesn’t need to be. Caring for the elderly and ensuring their assets are protected are some of the primary services offered by our law firm.
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Guardianships
Guardianships become necessary if someone is not legally able to act on his or her own behalf. Minors have guardians, which are usually their parents. Adults can also have guardians, if the adults are physically or mentally disabled and not able to act on their own accord.
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Incapacity Planning
Incapacity planning is a broad area of law that covers how you are cared for if you become physically or mentally unable to care for yourself. The type of care could range from simple tasks like buying groceries, paying bills, and handling financial matters to more important decisions such as selling real estate, gifting assets to your children, or making critical medical decisions.
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IRA And Retirement Planning
At first glance, the concept of Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA), 401(k)’s and other retirement plans seems simple enough: A structured way to save for your golden years while deferring taxes on your growing nest egg. Unfortunately, that simple idea becomes one of the most complex areas of estate planning once IRS rules are applied.
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LGBTQ Estate Planning
Estate planning is critical for everyone: single, married, straight and LGBTQ. However, for the LGBTQ community, estate planning provides protections to help guard against discrimination when people are reluctant to recognize your relationship, even if you are married.
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Probate And Trust Administration
If your family has experienced the loss of a family member, our law firm can assist you with the legal process that occurs when a loved one passes away. Our law firm strongly believes that a wisely drafted, carefully executed estate plan is the critical component of a family’s wealth management. Our firm’s guiding principle is to provide families with quality Trust Administration and Probate services tailored to each client’s specific needs and goals.
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Pet Planning
What Will Happen to Your Pet When You’re No Longer Around? When it comes to protecting your pet, no one does it better than you do. You love them… You feed them… You make sure they have everything they need to live a happy, healthy life.
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Special Needs
Families who have a family member with a disability must plan for the future very carefully. How assets are left after your death can have a tremendous impact on the quality of life for that person. In the past, a Will may have been enough, but times have changed. To protect a person with special needs, a well-defined estate plan is vital.
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