Estate Planning
Estate planning should give you clarity, not confusion.
A good estate plan is about more than signing documents. It is about understanding your options, making thoughtful decisions, and putting a plan in place that reflects what matters most to you and your family.
Whether you need a straightforward will and powers of attorney or a more comprehensive plan involving trusts and other planning tools, the goal is the same to make sure your wishes are clear and the people you care about are protected.
What an Estate Plan Can Include
Every estate plan is different, but depending on your needs and goals, your plan may include some or all of the following:
Last Will and Testament
Directs how your property should be distributed, names an executor, and can identify guardians for minor children.
Durable Power of Attorney
Authorizes someone you trust to handle financial and legal matters for you if you are unable to do so yourself.
Health Care Power of Attorney
Names someone you trust to make health care decisions for you if you are unable to make those decisions yourself.
Living Will
States your wishes about life-prolonging and end-of-life care if you are unable to communicate those decisions yourself.
HIPPA Authorization
Allows people you choose to receive protected medical information so they can communicate with health care providers when needed.
Trusts & Other Planning Tools
Can provide additional control, protection, and flexibility when a simple will-based plan does not fully meet your goals.
A Plan to Build Around Your Goals
At English Law Office, we understand that estate planning is not one-size-fits-all. The right plan depends on your family, your assets, your concerns, and what you want to accomplish. My job is to help you understand your options, answer your questions, and put together a plan that reflects your goals and makes sense for you.