Estate planning is the act of preparing for the transfer of a persons wealth and assets after his or her death. Assets, life insurance, pensions, real estate, cars, personal belongings, and debts are all part of one’s estate. Estate plans must be
written, signed, and notarized by the person who owns the estate. In other words, Estate planning is simply the process people engage in to determine the disposition of their assets, either at death or incapacity. Estate planning includes planning for incapacity as well as a process of reducing or eliminating uncertainties over the administration of a probate and maximizing the value of the estate by reducing taxes and other expenses.
Our team of expert professionals will look into all the legal aspects, make sure that all your paper works are in order and even find a prospective client for you, so that all you do is go through the entire process and sign on the dotted line, rest everything will be taken care of.
Who needs Estate Planning?
You! If you’re young and single, you may need only a few relatively simple items, like nominations, ‘Financial Power of Attorney’ & a ‘Pour over Will’.
- If you are married, you might require ‘Mirror Wills’.
- If you have children, you need a ‘Letter of Guardianship’ to name a guardian.
- If you have substantial wealth, you may need one or more trusts to help control how your assets are taxed, managed, and distributed
Estate Planning
- Appointing Testamentary Guardians
- Trust structures such as minor, special child, testamentary, protective or family trusts and charitable trusts
- Setting up Powers of Attorney for incapacitation
What is Meant by Estate Planning
Estate planning is the process of organizing and managing your assets during your lifetime, and providing for their distribution upon your death. It involves creating a plan for the management and distribution of your assets in the event of your death or incapacity. Estate planning can help ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes, and can also help minimize taxes and other expenses.
Here are a few examples of what estate planning can include:
- Creating a will: A will is a legal document that outlines how you want your assets to be distributed upon your death. It can also appoint a guardian for your children and a personal representative to manage your estate.
- Trusts: Trusts can be used to manage and distribute assets during your lifetime and after your death. They can be used to provide for your children, to avoid probate, and to minimize taxes.
- Power of attorney: A power of attorney allows you to appoint someone to manage your financial affairs and make decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated.
- Healthcare directive: A healthcare directive is a legal document that allows you to specify your wishes for medical treatment in the event you are unable to make those decisions yourself.
- Review and update your plan: Estate planning is not a one-time task, it is important to review and update your plan regularly to make sure it still reflects your wishes and takes into account any changes in your life or in the laws.
Estate planning can be a complex process and it is recommended to consult with a lawyer, financial advisor, or estate planning professional to help ensure that your plan is tailored to your specific needs and goals.