Estate Planning:
Estate planning means planning and executing documents to protect oneself in the event of incapacity or death. It includes determining who will receive one's assets upon death, and who will handle everything if one is deceased or incapacitated. A Will is a viable way to handle many estate plans. For some people, a Trust may be more suitable. We regularly represent clients in the preparation of estate plans of all sizes, from simple wills to complex trust packages. We will explain the probate process as well as the pros and cons of wills vs. trusts.
We handle our estate planning appointments as packages, in which we create all the documents that protect one in the event of incapacity. We believe it is critical to create durable Powers of Attorney and health care documents along with wills and trusts. We meet with clients personally to determine the type of estate plan that is suitable for each client, also considering the cost and other factors. The initial estate planning meeting generally takes approximately one hour. At that meeting, we determine what kind of plan is suitable and quote a fee. The client returns for an estate planning signing meeting of approximately another hour.
Please visit our Resource tab for useful Estate Planning definitions, articles and links. For more information on Estate Planning, please contact either Trish Flowers or Mike Pyle.
Trish Flowers
trishf@pylelaw.com
Phone: (386) 615-9007 Ext. 18
Mike Pyle
mikep@pylelaw.com
Phone: (386) 615-9007