Estate planning encompasses both financial and medical aspects to ensure that your assets and healthcare preferences are managed according to your wishes during your lifetime and after your death. The financial side of estate planning focuses on ensuring that your wishes for the distribution and allocation of your assets are carried out while minimizing taxes, legal fees, and potential disputes among family members.
The medical side of estate planning focuses on ensuring that your healthcare wishes are known and followed if you become unable to make medical decisions for yourself due to illness or incapacity.
Remember that estate planning is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor and is recommended for a wide range of individuals, not just the wealthy or elderly. Your plan should be tailored to your unique circumstances and objectives. That is why it is imperative to consult with an estate planning attorney who can inform you of important information and provide time-tested advice and assistance throughout the estate planning process.
At the Law Offices of Austin Vandeveer, we are committed to using our knowledge of the law, experience, and extensive resources to ensure that your estate plan is designed to protect your wishes and the interests of your loved ones.