ST. CHARLES ESTATE PLANNING LAWYERS
WILLS, LIVING WILLS, TRUSTS & POWERS OF ATTORNEY
An effective estate plan will allow one to convey his or her assets to heirs or beneficiaries. A properly prepared estate plan which clearly states one's last wishes can dramatically reduce the potential of legal claims or disputes after one's death. And, a carefully drafted estate plan can minimize the Federal and State tax liabilities as well.
An estate plan for one may not be the estate plan for another. Each estate plan is unique to each person and must be created to fit the exact needs of each individual. For example, some individuals only require more basic estate planning documents, such as Wills, Living Wills or Powers of Attorney for Healthcare and Property. Others may require the need for a Revocable Trust and other special types of trusts.
If you are a business owner, your estate plan is likely to be more complex. As part of our business and corporate practice, we represent and counsel owners of closely-held businesses in connection with the succession of their business and related issues in connection with their personal estate planning.
Life is unpredictable and it's best to be prepared for the inevitable, no matter how old you are and no matter how much property and assets that you have. Let us help you create the Estate Plan that fits your needs.
Our estate planning work includes:
An estate plan for one may not be the estate plan for another. Each estate plan is unique to each person and must be created to fit the exact needs of each individual. For example, some individuals only require more basic estate planning documents, such as Wills, Living Wills or Powers of Attorney for Healthcare and Property. Others may require the need for a Revocable Trust and other special types of trusts.
If you are a business owner, your estate plan is likely to be more complex. As part of our business and corporate practice, we represent and counsel owners of closely-held businesses in connection with the succession of their business and related issues in connection with their personal estate planning.
Life is unpredictable and it's best to be prepared for the inevitable, no matter how old you are and no matter how much property and assets that you have. Let us help you create the Estate Plan that fits your needs.
Our estate planning work includes:
- Creating customized wills for passing your assets to loved ones, appointing guardians for minor children, and ensuring your wishes are carried out
- Drafting revocable trusts for handling real estate, business assets, substantial wealth or complex family situations
- Advising on strategies to avoid the costly and time-consuming probate process
- Crafting unique estate plans that provide for your family situation and your business realities
- Drafting powers of attorney for health care and for property
- Creating advance care directives and living wills to ensure you get the care you want
- Advising on organ, tissue and whole body donation options
- Advising on disposition of digital assets, such as social media and e-mail accounts
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