Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning

Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning covers a multitude of documents that may be available to you to protect your family in the event of your disability or death.  Advance planning for disability and death are difficult for some individuals and couples to talk about, as it involves thinking seriously about your own mortality and the mortality of your partner.  However, the conversation is mandatory for the fiscal health of your family and for the emotional health of your family in a time of grief and turmoil.  Taking steps to control the turmoil and setting out your wishes in writing and away from the emotion of a difficult situation can alleviate mountains of stress on those you leave behind.

Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning are not just for the wealthy and not just for married couples.  Those with modest assets may benefit from the estate planning process by having everything organized and in writing as well as by setting out their wishes regarding the best interests of their children.  Unmarried couples can achieve some, but not all, of the benefits conferred on married couples by making a complete estate plan that protects their partner and names their partner as their agent where they may not otherwise be considered “next of kin.”

Please contact the Armstrong Law Offices to set up a consultation to discuss what estate planning instruments may be helpful to you and your family.