One common mistake is for people to keep putting off their estate planning. “I'll get to that next year,” people say. But when someone dies without a will, they lose the opportunity to control the transfer of their assets to the ones they love. Do not let this mistake happen to you. Talk with an experienced estate planning attorney who can help you create an effective estate plan.
We ensure you and your family's interests are best protected should something happen unexpectedly. Our experienced attorneys can help you create a will or trust you feel confident in. Robbins & Johnson, P.C. attorneys have helped numerous families with their estate planning needs. We'll help you decide on how to best distribute your finances, home, insurance, taxes and other assets. Your estate plan is in good hands.
What To Transfer
Think of everything you own that's in your name: maybe your home, car(s), bank account, life insurance, and other valuables or large investments. When you die, it's important you leave your estate in the hands of someone, your family or an organization that will treat it with just as much care as you once did. Our estate planning attorneys can help you plan for your future and everything it has in store for you.
Creating A Comprehensive Estate Plan
While many websites sell “do it yourself” wills and other documents, there is no substitute for working with an experienced lawyer. One reason for this is the connectedness of the various estate planning instruments. The will, any trust instruments you need, the living will and guardianships/conservatorships all work together in concert to create one comprehensive, effective estate plan.
Our lawyers are well-versed in the various instruments available and how to make them work for you and your family.
Leave This Gift For Your Loved Ones
One of the most important benefits of creating an estate plan is that it provides a great service for your family. If you do not leave an estate plan, your wishes will be unclear, and it leaves the door open for family and friends to fight over the distribution of your assets. On the other hand, a comprehensive estate plan makes all of your wishes clear and allows your family to administer your estate amicably.
Probate
In addition to our estate planning work, we also help clients in the probate and estate administration process. We will walk you through the process to make sure everything is handled appropriately and to make sure the wishes of the deceased, as expressed in the estate plan, are carried out efficiently and accurately.
Elder Law
Planning for advanced age and disability is an important aspect of estate planning. Issues involving disease, dementia, as well as physical infirmity require such as the need for additional resources require careful planning to preserve assets and provide the best possible lifestyle affordable. We have extensive experience in preparing Powers of Attorney, Health Care Proxies and Living Wills. We work with our clients to provide them with the tools they need to establish plans that protect assets if they a family member face institutional care.
Contact Robbins & Johnson, P.C. To Get The Help You Need
You should not handle estate planning or probate matters alone. Our attorneys are here to help you. Call us at (716) 488-3090 or email us to schedule a consultation.