ESTATE PLANNING

At any point in life, but especially after a divorce, you want to plan ahead to protect yourself and loved ones. These safeguards eliminate the necessity for costly and time-consuming court intervention.

I POWERS OF ATTORNEYI

Creating Powers of Attorney for yourself (or adult children 18+) allows you to entrust someone to make important medical or financial decisions on your behalf should you become incapacitated. Restrictions surrounding the COVID pandemic create scenarios where it is vital to designate someone to communicate your wishes for you.

I WILL/TRUSTI

These instruments provide directions for how to care for your children, grandchildren or pets in the future. Whether naming a guardian or dividing assets, having a will and/or trust eliminates the timely and costly process of seeking court intervention.

I PROBATEI

The probate process allows the court to appoint a personal representative to supervise and administer a deceased's estate. Not all estates require probate, thus consulting an attorney is the best course of action to understand how one's assets are legally transferred to the rightful beneficiaries or creditors who may have claims against the deceased's estate.

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