Estate Planning Law Attorney In Monterey, California
What Our Law Firm Offers
Estate planning is a core responsibility of adulthood, regardless of your age. Even if you are a relatively young adult, you never know what the future holds. It is important to take the right steps to provide for the people that you love if the unthinkable was to take place. This is a universally applicable truth, but the stakes are even higher if you are a parent with dependent children.
Each case is unique, and there is no one-size-fits-all estate plan. You should get personalized attention from a licensed estate planning attorney so that you can devise a custom crafted plan that ideally suit your needs. This exactly what you will receive if you decide to work with our firm.
Contact John D. Laughton, A Professional Law Corporation to schedule a consultation with a lawyer today. 831-649-1122
Wills, Trusts, and Other Estate Planning Instruments
Estate planning often must involve more than a simple will. You might want to consider adding health care directives and powers of attorney, financial powers of attorney documents, and trusts to your estate planning portfolio. If you only have a will, for instance, your estate will likely need to go through probate court. It’s expensive, lengthy, and a hassle, especially if some of your heirs live out of town. A well-drafted trust can help you transfer your assets to your heirs outside of the probate process, saving your heirs time and money at a time when they need to concentrate on the grieving process. Similarly, a health care directive can provide your healthcare power of attorney with your exact wishes should you not be able to communicate them yourself. Having that instrument in place gives your family peace of mind, knowing that they are carrying out your wishes.
Estate Planning for Special Circumstances
You might have a business that you own or are a partner in. What happens to that business when you pass on? With careful estate planning, you can know that the process will go smoothly, that your wishes will be honored, and that the business will continue to serve its customers as it did when you were alive. Or, you might have a child with disabilities. We can create a trust for your special needs child that will protect assets you set aside for your child’s care without jeopardizing their right to receive benefits from the government. No matter what circumstances you find yourself in, our estate planning lawyers can help you ensure smooth sailing after you are gone. Set up a consultation with our legal team today.