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Table of content • What is “estate planning” and “trust”? • Documents needed • Why create an estate plan? • Who needs planning and when? • Estate planning concerns • Dangers of to Do-It-Yourself • Our contacts
What is “estate planning”? Making a plan in advance and naming whom you want to receive the things you own after you die. What is “trust”? A fiduciary relationship regarding property and charging the person with title to the property with equitable duties to deal with it for another's benefit.
Documents needed • Living WillMake healthcare decisions • Power of AttorneyAppoint someone you trust • Last Will & TestamentThe beginning of your estate plan • Living TrustProvide for your family • Patient advocate designation
Why create an estate plan? • After Death • Control who receives your assets • Control when they receive your assets • Possibly reduce taxes and legal fees • Reduce stress for heirs and family members • Upon Disability • Control assets and identify agents • Control medical decisions and identify agents • Act without Court supervision
Who needs planning and when? • Who (EVERYONE!) • Families with young children • Blended families • Non-traditional couples • Single adults (young or old) • When (NOW!) • Plan while you can • Plan before incapacity • Unfortunately, there comes a point when planning is too late.
Estate planning concerns Spouse / Significant Other Income, Comfort, Housing, Childcare, Medical Decisions and Care Children Support, Education, Medical Care, Guidance Grandchildren Education, Support, etc. Others? Creating a Legacy, Special Needs, Charities, etc.
Dangers of Do-It-Yourself Lawyers know and understand the law Lawyers can point out unseen or unique issues Very formal signing requirements Can create a plan for all assets (including those which pass outside of Probate or Trust)
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