Most people assume that they just need a Will when accounting for their estate. There are times that a Living Will may be the perfect solution for you and there are other times where you may need other documents to plan your estate accordingly. Some of the common items that we will evaluate for you and your estate plan are:

• Last Will or Testament: A legal document which states your final wishes. It is used to provide instructions after you die with regard to the distribution of property subject to probate. (Read More)
• ‍Trust: A legal relationship whereby property (real or personal, tangible or intangible) is held by one party (the “trustee”) for the benefit of another. (Read More)
• ‍Durable Power of Attorney: A written authorization given by one person (the “principal”) to another person (the“attorney-in-fact”) to represent or act on the principal’s behalf in private affairs, business, or some other legal matter that remains in effect even if the principal becomes incapacitated. (Read More)
• ‍Mental Health-Care Power of Attorney: A designation of an agent to make decisions concerning mental health care for the principal in the event a licensed psychiatrist or psychologist determines the principal is incapable of giving informed consent. (Read More)
• ‍Health-Care Power of Attorney: A particular affidavit which gives the attorney-in-fact the authority to make health-care decisions for the principal, up to and including terminating care and life support. (Read More)
• ‍Living Will: A particular affidavit which gives the attorney-in-fact the authority to make health-care decisions for the principal, up to and including terminating care and life support. (Read More)
• ‍Deed: A document used to transfer the legal ownership of land and whatever is on the land to another person.
• ‍Deed of Trust: A document used to transfer the legal ownership of land to independent trustees to be held until a debt on the land is paid off.
• ‍Beneficiary Deed: A deed that transfers an interest in real property, including any debt secured by a lien on the property, to a beneficiary designated by the owner that expressly states the deed is effective on the death of the owner. (Read More)
• ‍Quitclaim Deed: A deed that passes on to the buyer all the rights, or as much of a title, the seller holds.

It is important to understand that an estate plan is not a one size fits all solution. Every person has their own unique circumstances that need to be considered before developing an estate plan. Our legal team provides a free consultation to help you determine what direction you may need to take with your estate plan.