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Early Preparation Is the Key to Avoiding Additional Family Stress and Potential Conflict<\/h2>\n

A comprehensive estate and asset protection plan prepared in advance can avoid confusion and frustration for you and your family members. Many families consult with a lawyer only in a time of crisis, medical emergency, or once their loved one has passed away. The family often expresses confusion and frustration at the situation because they are now forced to deal with their loved one’s medical, financial, or probate needs. Oftentimes, the family finds themselves fighting a costly, uphill battle at that point which could have easily been avoided had the proper steps been taken beforehand.<\/p>\n

Additionally, early preparation of an estate plan can minimize or eliminate estate taxes. It can also save on costly attorney’s fees and court costs associated with guardianships, conservatorships<\/a> and probate<\/a>.<\/p>\n

With proper planning and preparation, family members can avoid unneeded stress, costs, and uncertainty allowing them the opportunity to focus on what matters most, being with and supporting each other.<\/p>\n

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What is Estate Planning?<\/h2>\n

Estate planning is a process. It involves people \u2014 your family, other individuals and, in many cases, charitable organizations of your choice. It also involves your assets (your property) and the various forms of ownership and title that those assets may take. And it addresses your future needs in case you ever become unable to care for yourself. Through estate planning, you can determine:<\/p>\n