Hiring an Estate Planning Attorney

Estate planning can be overwhelming and sometimes complicated. Consulting and working with an estate planning attorney can help ensure that your healthcare and final property distribution are preserved and carried out to according to your wishes. An attorney can help you in all aspects of estate planning, whether you would like to draft a basic will, set up a trust, or draft a healthcare power of attorney.

It's beneficial to hire an attorney to help plan your estate because he or she can not only draft all necessary documents, but can also help you to avoid conflicts in the future. In addition, an estate planning attorney generally has the knowledge to anticipate and avoid negative tax implications. Finally, an estate planning attorney can advise you of the steps you can take now in order to save your estate from taxes and other expenses.

Preparing to Meet with An Estate Planning Attorney

Preparing yourself before meeting with an estate planning attorney will allow the attorney to do the best job possible, and can save you time and money. An attorney will need detailed information about you, your assets, and your estate planning goals. Some of the most important information the attorney will need to know is your marital status, whether or not you have children, and what assets you possess. Of course, the more detailed the information you provide to your attorney, the better he or she can help you with your estate planning. This section provides a very helpful and detailed form you can fill out to prepare you for your meeting with an estate planning attorney.