What must I know before I do my estate planning?

You must know your natural heirs, what you own and to whom you want to leave your estate.

What is estate planning?

Estate planning is planning for your future, whether you live too long or when you die. It involves preparing your last will, living trust, power of attorney and advanced directives.

What are advanced directives?

Advanced directives are documents that you sign ahead of time, giving instruction for future occurrences. They include health care proxies and living wills. Health care proxies name someone to make health care decisions for you if you are not able to make them yourself. A living will is your statement that in the event that there is no hope of your recovery, you do not want to be kept alive by artificial life support.

It is imperative that you contact an attorney to help you plan for the future.  Please contact us for a free consultation.