Estate Planning & Probate
Secure your legacy and protect your loved ones.
Protecting Assets and Family
A well-planned estate typically uses a combination of the following documents.
Help manage and preserve your assets during your lifetime
Control the distribution of assets according to your goals upon death
Protect you and your family from complications, unnecessary fees, and taxes
Provide for incapacity in business or healthcare decisions
Reduce the cost and delay of probate for efficient asset transfer
Benefits of Revocable Living Trust
Pay out assets immediately after death, avoiding probate delays and expenses
Settle bills, sell property, and manage other matters efficiently
Maintain complete privacy: Only attorneys and trustees need access
Provide for you and your family if you become incapacitated without court intervention
Importance of Wills
Designates who receives your property upon your death
Dictates how debts and taxes are handled
Nominates guardians or conservators for minor children
Offers a simple but essential plan for young or single adults with material possessions
Powers of Attorney and Health Directives
Without these documents, courts may appoint conservators or guardians to manage finances and healthcare decisions, which can be time-consuming and costly.
General Power of Attorney
Appoint an agent to handle financial affairs if incapacitated
Healthcare Power of Attorney
Designate an agent to make medical decisions if unable
Living Will/Advance Directive
Specify medical preferences in terminal or irreversible conditions
Contact Our Estate Planning Team
Protect your family and ensure your wishes are honored. Contact Sternfels & White, PLLC, today to schedule a consultation with our experienced estate planning attorneys.