Planning for the future doesn’t have to feel complicated. An Estate Planning attorney can help you put your wishes in writing so your family is cared for, your assets are protected, and your legacy is passed on the way you intend. Drafting a will provides clear instructions for your loved ones and ensures the right people are chosen to handle your affairs. Creating a trust can go a step further—helping you avoid probate, reduce stress for your family, and provide greater control over how and when your assets are distributed.

Trusts can be designed to fit many different family and financial goals. A revocable living trust allows you to keep control of your assets during your lifetime, then transfer them smoothly to loved ones after your passing. An irrevocable trust can help protect assets from creditors or reduce estate taxes. Special needs trusts provide for a child or loved one with a disability without jeopardizing their eligibility for government benefits. For families wanting to leave a charitable legacy, charitable trusts create a meaningful way to support causes you care about.

By understanding your family’s unique situation, an estate planning attorney can recommend the right combination of wills and trusts to give you peace of mind, protect what matters most, and make things easier for your loved ones when it matters most.