Estate Planning

Wills do the following:

• Tells the Court who oversees your estate
• Elects people to watch over any of your children
• Dictates who gets what you own

A will only comes into play after you pass away. If you're still alive but aren't able to make decisions, then you need legal documents that:

• Allow you to choose who makes legal decisions for you if you can't.
• Allow you to choose who makes health care decisions for you if you can't.

Trusts can be effective ways to:

• Avoid the probate process
• Protect your home from nursing homes and other creditors
• Enhance your tax strategy