Estate Planning

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You Know You Need One – But What is It?

Simply put, an estate plan is a set of instructions. These instructions explain what will happen to your possessions after you die. But estate plans aren’t only for when you die; they can also to leave instructions for what happens if you are in a coma, disappear, or become incapacitated. When you have an estate plan, YOU are in charge of the following decisions:

1. How your money is used
2. Who makes health care decisions about you if you can’t make them yourself
3. Whether or not you should be disconnected from life support
4. Who raises your minor children if you are unable to do so
5. Who receives your financial assets and personal property

Fortunately, YOU can make all of these decisions and preserve a lasting legacy for your heirs if you take the initiative and create a strong estate plan.