If you care about those you leave behind, you should care about estate planning. Creating a Will, Living Trust and Powers of Attorney allows you to designate who will receive your assets and who will be in charge when you pass away or become incapacitated. If you have minor or disabled children, you can appoint a guardian as well. Without proper planning, your heirs may be left with a mess of probate and tax issues that could have been avoided. Estate planning can also help with asset protection, disability planning, legacy planning, etc.

The best time to plan is now, while you can, before you need it. With estate planning, there is no second chance. None of us like to think about our own mortality or the possibility of becoming incapacitated. That is exactly why so many families are caught off guard and unprepared when incapacity or death strikes. If you have assets, including life insurance, children or equity in your home, you should get your planning done.

The cost depends on the facts of each case. However, a typical Will Package with Wills, Powers of Attorney and Medical Directives is usually about $1,200. The typical Trust Package with a Living Trust, Wills, Powers of Attorney and Medical Directives is usually $1,800 to $2,200, depending on complexity and assets. We always offer a free initial consultation and provide an exact quote on the cost of each plan and try to offer flat fees whenever possible. We also provide legal services in the areas of entity creation (LLC’s and Corporations) as well as probate and trust administration.

While estate planning is something you could attempt on your own or use an online service at a discounted rate, this can be dangerous. I review many inexpensive plans for clients, and I often find serious problems. With over 25 years of legal experience focused on estate planning, I would like to use that experience to assist you. Please call to schedule a free initial consultation. Many of our clients are surprised at how little time it takes them to complete this process. Most people spend over 80,000 hours working during their lifetime. It usually takes just a few hours to make sure everything you worked for gets distributed smoothly. I look forward to giving you and your family tremendous peace of mind.