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A good estate plan gives you the clarity, confidence, and power to control your assets while you are alive and well or provide for yourself and loved ones if you become disabled.
The costs of long-term care are rising at a rate that particularly affects middle class seniors. The majority of seniors will require extended care in some form.
Avoid the costly process of probate by creating a well-drafted estate plan. You can have the confidence that your estate will not be depleted by unnecessary taxes and fees.
According to state law, every adult has the sole authority to make decisions about their legal rights. Others, not even family members, are not allowed to decide anything without the subject’s consent.
It is important for every person, regardless of their situation, to begin planning for the future of their assets and property after they pass away.
Generally speaking, the most comprehensive estate plans are ones that account for every possible way to transfer property. For many people, the ideal option for their circumstances is to create a trust.
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An estate plan is a legal blueprint that defines how everything is handled when you are disabled or pass away.
Additionally, an estate plan could help you give what you have left to whom you want, when you want, and the way you desire.
In many cases, careful estate planning could ensure that you minimize your tax liability and ensure that your wisdom is being transferred along with your wealth.
A St. Charles County estate planning lawyer could help with all this, assessing your property and family situation to create the best framework for you.
Your ‘estate’ is everything that you own. This can include your home, cash accounts, retirement accounts, life insurance, stocks, vehicles, jewelry, and anything else that you have.
Everyone has an estate, some bigger than others. Everyone benefits from an Estate Plan. There are many different documents you could implement in your framework, five of which are rather important.
A Last Will and Testament, a General Durable Power of Attorney, a Health Care Power of Attorney, an Advanced Medical Directive, and a Revocable Living Trust are all crucial to protecting your future, and they all work in different ways.
We take pride in dedicating the time to explore all the issues that are important to you.
We use this time to develop a comprehensive plan that works well and minimizes disagreement. Your family will know that your wishes are being respected, which helps avoid unnecessary complications.
To get started on your case, call our office and speak with a St. Charles County estate planning lawyer.
When you work with our estate planning attorneys in St. Charles County, we will walk you through our unique Three-Step StrategyTM to create your custom estate plan and take the additional necessary steps to make sure it meets your goals and works smoothly for your family.
Our attorneys will discuss your estate planning goals, counsel you through all the options you have available, and take the time to truly guide you through the creation of your unique plan.
We not only want you to have an estate plan that works, but we want you to know how your estate plan works.
Having your documents in order is simply the first step of an estate plan that works. You will also need to ensure that your property, assets, and belongings are tied to your estate plan.
Our team will not only create your estate plan, but we will also make sure you take this essential step to help make sure nothing is missed.
The most robust estate plan in the world means nothing if it is not executed properly upon your disability or death.
Every estate, regardless of size, needs to be settled in some way when a loved one passes away. Our team of attorneys will be there for your goals.
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St. Charles County
1551 Wall Street, Suite 240
St. Charles, MO 63303
(636) 535-2733
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856 Waterbury Falls Dr. Suite 200
O’Fallon, MO 63368
(636) 422-5107
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St. Louis County
721 Emerson Road, Suite 120
St. Louis County, MO 63141
(314) 763-2739
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