Do You Need a Lawyer to Help You with Your Estate Plan?
Everyone who has property and dependents should have a carefully considered and well drafted estate plan. As you accumulate wealth, you want to be sure that you take care of those who depend on you financially, in the event that something unexpected takes you away.
You also want your estate plan to be drafted in such a way that a minimal amount of your estate goes to attorneys, administrative fees and taxes. Hiring the right lawyer to help you with your estate plan can make all the difference to your loved ones after you’re gone.
We have years of experience helping Bay Area residents with a wide range of estate planning issues, including:
- Will drafting;
- Revocable/Living Trusts;
- Testamentary Trusts;
- Tax-Deferred account beneficiaries;
- Charitable Remainder Trusts;
- Durable Powers of Attorney;
- LGBT and HIV issues;
- Health Care Directives; and
- Most other types of probate and trust issues and disputes.