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Estate planning is about deciding what happens to your property, your finances, and your medical care if you become incapacitated or pass away. Core documents usually include a will or trust, a power of attorney, and a healthcare directive. Without a plan, state law decides who inherits and who makes decisions — which may not match your wishes. The attorneys below help clients create and update estate plans.
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Common questions
Do I need a will or a trust?
It depends on your assets and goals. Wills go through probate court; trusts can avoid probate and offer more privacy and control. An attorney can explain which fits your situation after reviewing what you own.
What happens if I die without a will?
State intestacy law decides who inherits, following a fixed order — usually spouse, then children, then other relatives. The court also appoints someone to handle the estate. It rarely matches what people would have chosen.
How often should I update my estate plan?
Review it after major life events: marriage, divorce, births, deaths, big asset changes, or moves to another state. Laws change too, so a periodic check-in keeps the plan current.
What should I bring to a consultation?
Bring a list of your assets and debts, existing wills or trusts, beneficiary designations on accounts and policies, and the names of people you want to name as executor, guardian, or trustee.