Estate
Planning is
often over
looked because
people believe
it will be
time
consuming
and
costly. This
is not true
for the majority
of clients
who
simply need
a Will, Health
Care Directive
(Living Will)
and a Power
of Attorney.
Our fees for
the preparation
of these documents
are $350.00
for
an individual,
$450.00 for
a
couple.
These
fees apply
when
no estate
tax
planning or
trusts are
necessary.
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Our Estate
Planning Questionare
Everyone
knows the primary
purpose of
a Will, of
course, is
to transfer
assets to the
intended beneficiaries.
However, people
usually don't
realize that
a Will may
make the probate
process itself
less expensive
and move along
much quicker,
by specifying
that the probate
be conducted
in an informal
manner, and
without bond.
Also, by designating
a personal
representative
of your choice
in the Will,
you can ensure
the person
you believe
is capable
of carrying
out your wishes
will have the
desired control
over the assets
of your estate
just as you
intend it.
Another
important function
is the nomination
of guardians
for minor children.
A parent's
wishes are
extremely important
to the Court
in appointing
a guardian,
and if these
wishes are
known, you
can virtually
ensure that
the guardian
of your choice
will have custody
provided they
can provide
the necessities
every child
rightfully
deserves.
A
Health Care
Directive (formally
called a Living
Will) has two
main functions:
Directing your
doctors not
to use certain
procedures,
even though
those procedures
might extend
your life,
and appointing
a person to
make health
care decisions
if, and only
if, you are
unable to do
so for yourself.
The
Power of Attorney
is a document
which provides
another person
with legal
authority to
take any action
you could have
yourself. Usually,
people begin
thinking of
having a Power
of Attorney
when they are
getting older,
but a Power
of Attorney
is a good idea
just in case
of an accident
or unexpected
illness. Without
a Power of
Attorney, if
you are incapacitated,
it is necessary
to appoint
a guardian
through the
Court to take
care of your
legal affairs,
or even get
information
from banks,
insurance companies,
creditor’s
etc.
If
you would
like to
begin
the estate
planning
process,
print out
and complete
the form
located
above and
call us
at (651)
209-3200.
Or just
send
the completed
form. Once
we receive
and review
the Estate
Planning
Questionnaire,
we will
call you
to schedule
an
appointment.
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Planning
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