Wills
Planning for your Wealth and Health
We offer legal services in the area of simple Wills, Living Wills, and the preparation of Power of Attorney documents to assist people as they carefully plan for their future as well as for their family, their businesses, and important people in their lives.
Our attorneys provide legal counsel and direct you through a planning process which can otherwise seem overwhelming.
Wills
A Will, sometimes called a Last Will and Testament, is strongly recommended for everyone, but it is of particular importance to people with minor children, property, specific bequests or wishes regarding your asset distribution at death.
Individuals with minor children will typically need a trust provision within their will that establishes a guardianship and asset distribution for their minors.
Estates of $2 million or more per person usually require special tax and/or estate planning, and we refer clients appropriately based on their needs.
Living Wills
A Living Will, sometimes called a Declaration for a Natural Death, is generally used to express a person’s wishes for medical interventions. In addition to a living will, a Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney can designate and direct the person you wish to make healthcare decisions on your behalf in the event that you are:
Power of Attorney
There are many different reasons why a person may need a power of attorney, including financial and healthcare planning. A power of attorney can be used in many different situations to designate who can make legal, financial or medical decisions on your behalf.
We strongly recommend that everyone have a durable power of attorney.
Contact us today to make an appointment and learn more about your options.
