ESTATE PLANNING

More than just directing who gets what when you pass away, estate planning includes protecting you during your life and your loved ones well beyond your passing. Your plan should include a Power of Attorney, an Advance Directive for Health Care, and a HIPAA release for protected health care information. Additionally, young adults would be wise to create these documents as well because once they turn 18 years old, their parents are no longer legally entitled to health care information or to make certain decisions (financial and medical) for their adult child. 

A comprehensive estate plan includes a Will or Trust to articulate your wishes after death. While a Will does reduce the need for intervention from the probate court, it does not keep your estate out of probate entirely. We can help you further minimize the need for probate by creating a Trust that serves you during your life if you cannot make decisions and survives well beyond your passing to protect your loved ones and your assets. Quathamer Law can walk you through the differences between a Will and Trust to find the best solution for you.