Are you worried about what will happen to your belongings after your death? Do you have a plan in place to take care of your family? I offer estate planning in Richardson, Texas and the surrounding areas. I'm ready to sit down with you to discuss your goals and wishes while keeping your best interests in mind throughout the process.
Allow me to walk you through the process of:
Even if you don't think you need an estate plan, if you own property or assets, you should definitely consider getting one. The whole point of an estate plan is to create an official document of your final wishes, what you'd like to see happen with your things after you die. Creating one can spare your family from having to sacrifice precious moments honoring your life to handle your affairs. An estate plan also pinpoints who you want to be in charge of making sure things are distributed as they should (also known as an executor).
In Texas, your estate plan should include all of the following documents:
If you pass away without having the proper documents officially filed, then you put your family and loved ones at risk of having to deal with daunting, meticulous tasks that really shouldn't be their responsibility to look after. Moreso, who gets what won't be determined by your people — it'll be determined by the court system.
Revising your estate plan is not a problem at all. As life goes on and relationships evolve, there may be several reasons why your estate plan needs to be updated. Some reasons for updating an estate plan include:
Give your family, friends, and loved ones the proper time and space they need to grieve your loss by creating an estate plan. Not only is it a gift to them, but it's also a gift to yourself as it establishes the peace of mind you need in knowing your affairs are handled and secure. If you're in the Richardson, Texas area, allow me to help. Get in touch to schedule a consultation today.