Areas of Practice

Estate Planning

 

Death can be difficult to think about. But, many people wait until it’s too late to setup a plan for what should happen to their assets after they pass. C.H. Law specializes in estate planning and can help you overcome this inevitable aspect of life. We can help you create a custom estate plan to ensure your property is distributed according to your wishes, or help you review and modify an existing plan. A properly executed estate plan will also save you money, as you can avoid or reduce many of the costs associated with probate. A common misconception is that estate planning is only for the old or infirm, which is simply not true. Everyone should have an estate plan in place to give peace of mind should something unexpected occur.  Our estate planning services include:

  •      Simple and complex Wills

  •      Revocable, irrevocable, and charitable trusts

  • Powers of Attorney

  •      Business and family succession plans

Power of Attorney

 

What is a Power of Attorney and why do I need one?

  • Powers of Attorney are legal documents that protect you in the event you are incapacitated.

  • They give someone you choose the ability to make important medical and/or financial decisions for you.

  • Important to do before declared legally incapacitated/mentally incompetent.

  • Failure to execute proper POAs may result in seeking assistance from a court.

Wills

 

What is a Will and why do I need one?

  • It’s a document that provides instructions on how you would like your estate managed once you pass away.

  • Includes nomination of a personal representative (executor), guardianship of minor children/dependents and allows for disinheritance of anyone legally entitled to your estate.

  • Allows you to direct specific assets to beneficiaries.

  • Becomes public record after you pass away via probate.

  • Provides your burial preferences.

Trusts

What is a Trust and Why do I need one?

  • Are legally separate entities where you can place assets and are not subject to probate.

  • There are many types of trusts so they can be created for nearly any situation.

  • Can handle assets that are not easily or unable to be added to a will.

  • Can set conditions for a beneficiary to receive inheritance.

  • Are not public documents so carry an enhanced level of privacy.