Elder Law, Disability Law, Social Security, Estates
Estate Planning
Estate Planning is an essential part of planning for the future. An well prepared estate plan can ensure that your assets are distributed the way you want them to be so that those people and organizations you care most about will benefit. The estate plan is also an critical part of reducing the taxes which must be paid at your death.
The elements of an estate plan include:
Wills - so that your wishes will be know and followed.
Trusts - to reduce taxes, provide for future generations, or provide for minors or those with disabilities.
Durable General Power of Attorney - to appoint someone to act for you, especially as regards financial matters, if you are not able to act for yourself.
Durable Health Care Powers of Attorney - to appoint someone you trust to make health care decisions for you if you are not able to make those decisions for yourself.
Living Wills - to provide instructions about how you wish to be treated if you are not able to communicate those instructions personally.
I can help you to put together an estate plan and the key estate planning documents that will be individually tailored to your unique needs and desires.
The information on this website is not, and is not intended to be, legal advice. The law is generally fact specific, and you should contact an attorney to discuss your individual situation. I would be pleased to meet with you to discuss your legal needs. Please feel welcome to contact me by either completing the form in the contact section of this website, or calling me at 301-570-6057. Contacting me does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not send me any confidential documents until an attorney-client relationship has been established.