Over the years, the lawyers at Tarbet, Lester & Schoen have helped numerous people with their estate planning needs, such as Wills, Trusts, Living Wills, Health Care Proxies and General Durable Powers of Attorney.
Estate planning is the process where consideration is given to making sure that a person's assets are distributed in accordance with their wishes after death and minimizing or eliminating potential estate taxes and other expenses. Included in the estate plan are usually a Will, a General Durable Power of Attorney, a Living Will, a Health Care Proxy, and, in certain instances, a Trust.
It is extremely important to have the guidance of an experienced and knowledgeable estate planning attorney when drawing up these documents. Not only will your lawyer be mindful of both federal and state laws governing estates, he or she will advise you as to what you can and can not do with regard to the distribution of your assets.