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The following is a brief list of estate planning services
we provide: *WILLS- A Will is a legal document that designates a personal representative to handle
your affairs upon your death. A Will designates how your property is divided upon your death and can even delegate loved ones
to care for your minor children in the event you pass away. A Will is an essential document that everyone should have no matter
how young, old, rich or poor you may be. *TRUSTS-A trust is a legal arrangment whereby money and
property is owned or managed by one person for the benefit of another. There are several types of trusts, the most popular
is the revocable living trust. A revocable living trust can be used to avoid guardianships, probate and reduce estate taxes
in certain circumstances. *POWER OF ATTORNEY- A power of attorney is a legal document whereby a
person designates a third party to act on behalf of an individual (the principal) without requiring active participation by
the principal. A power of attorney can prevent a family member from having to request a guardianship or a conservatorship
in the event the principal becomes incapacitated or disabled. A power of attorney is only effective while the principal is
alive. *LIVING WILLS- A living will designates a person's wishes in the event that person has a
terminal illness or becomes permanently incapacitated. In other words, a living will designates whether, in the event you
are terminally ill or incapacitated do you want to be kept on life support, resuscitated, given antibotics, etc. *GUARDIANSHPS/CONSERVATORSHIP-
In the event a person (the Ward) is unable to handle their affairs because of age, incapacity or disablity,
the Probate Court can appoint a Guardian or Conservator to handle the affairs (health related or financial) of the Ward.
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Whether
you are young, old, rich or poor it is important to have an estate plan to insure that your wishes are carried out after your
death. t is never to early to begin estate planning. Most adults should have an estate plan, regardless of the value of their
estates. Unexpected events occur and you should have your estate in order. A good estate plan can assist in preserving your
property for your heirs, protecting your assets and reducing federal taxes upon your death. Most people do not realize that
an estate plan can protect you during your life as well as upon your death. A well thought out estate plan can protect you
and your family in the event you become incapacitated, disabled or at the time of your death.
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