ESTATE PLANNING
BENEFITS OF ESTATE PLANNING
Many feel that they are either:
Too young to think about estate planning OR Do not have enough assets to necessitate estate planning
This notion is flat-out wrong. MOST people/families can (and should) benefit from estate planning services.
Probate Avoidance
Without proper planning, your estate may be subject to excess delays and fees, and your assets may be subject to public record.
Loss of Capacity
Estate planning assures that a person of your choosing will handle your affairs should you become incapacitated. Without a plan, the courts often make this decision.
Tax Planning
Detailed preparation strives to distribute assets to loved ones in the most tax efficient manner possible.
Business Ownership
Proper estate planning allows you to choose a successor of your business. Thus, you decide who will own and control the business once you pass away.
Asset Protection
Estate planning will assure that your assets remain in your family and are transferred according to your wishes.
Retirement Plans
While most with 401K plans or IRA accounts suggest (if not mandate) that one select a beneficiary for said accounts, failure to make this selection as part of a cohesive estate plan can result in negative tax consequences for heirs.
Minor Children
Should tragedy strike, proper planning will assure that a guardian you choose raises your children.
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- Christopher H. Wisher, Attorney