Sunday 6 November 2016

How A South Florida Tri-County Estate Planning Lawyer Helps Families With Future Planning

By Guy Lobdell


If you have a family and think you do not need a will - you are wrong. All adults should be thinking about estate planning and asset protection, but especially if you have children to provide for. And even more so for blended families.

No matter how small or large your estate is, the skilled lawyer can help you plan for the disposition of your property and the care of your minor children according to your desires. The experienced attorney understands the local laws and can assist with setting up and establishing guardianship, education expenses, medical care, and providing for living expenses. The planner accomplishes this by using a combination of trusts and insurance policies.

The right attorney will have experience with financial planning and tax laws. These professionals will be able to counsel the client on the best way to lower the familys tax burden. For those who have more assets, the attorney will help protect them and also simplify the tax burden. In addition, the lawyer is able to provide assistance with an advance directive in the event you are incapacitated.

It is important to choose an attorney carefully. Look for someone who has a wide range of experience and possesses the right amount of legal shrewdness.

Most Americans, 55 percent, die without any kind of will filed. If you die intestate, your state will determine who receives your property, who will care for your children and the future of the people you love.

The laws of intestate where written long ago and may not reflect your wishes for distributing your property. It is important to understand what your state recognizes as a Last Will and Testament. Some states may not recognize oral or holographic wills. In addition, constitutional protections may be given to the spouse which prevents them from being disinherited by a last Will.




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