Estate Planning
Your estate is important to you. Let us help you protect it by advising and helping you set up your deeds, wills and trusts, powers of attorney, irrevocable trusts, and special needs trusts. While it can be uncomfortable to face these decisions, making arrangements for yourself or a loved one can offer you peace of mind.
Proper Paperwork & Peace of Mind
Guidance from an Attorney
Protecting Assets with the Proper Estate Plan
There are many misconceptions about estate planning and it can be difficult to understand the intricacies of the laws involved. That is why you should get in contact with us when you need an estate planning lawyer in the Springfield and Southwest Missouri area.
Our attorneys will explain your options and guide you through the complex estate planning process from beginning to end. We will provide you with all the knowledge you need, so you feel empowered to make an informed decision.
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Wills and Trusts
Avoid Probate with the Right Documents
Estate planning is necessary to properly honor your wishes after death. Too many people put off these important documents until it is too late. Wills and Trusts serve different purposes, but often the words are interchanged. By having both a Will and a Trust as part of your estate plan, it will be the most secure for all possible outcomes.
Trusts can handle multiple contingency plans and avoid probate. Wills serve as an excellent backup plan if an asset ends up in probate. Having a Will makes the probate process cheaper and easier. End-of-life plans shouldn’t be neglected. Our experienced team is here to help guide you through the process with compassion and care.
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Powers of Attorney
Appoint an Agent to Advocate for Your Rights
Anyone can become incapacitated at any time. Consulting with a lawyer about the different types of powers of attorney and advanced planning will help protect you in that situation. If you are over the age of 18, you need to have powers of attorney in place immediately to avoid any future issues in the event of temporary incapacity or long-term disability.
Basic powers of attorney may list only a few broad duties, but a detailed General Durable Power of Attorney with comprehensive legal authority is far more effective when dealing with financial institutions and government entities. Likewise, a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care should include HIPAA and advance directive provisions to ensure your loved ones can carry out your wishes.
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Irrevocable Trusts
Complex Estate Planning to Fit Your Specific Needs
An irrevocable trust can help protect your assets for the future. However, placing assets into a trust that cannot be easily revoked can present pitfalls, as it could be difficult to undo the transfer.
Many irrevocable trusts are designed for asset protection and typically place control of your assets in another person. This is often done for the purpose of safeguarding those assets. Growing in popularity, an Irrevocable Medicaid Asset Protection Trust allows someone to transfer assets out of their own name for the purpose of assisting in qualifying for Medicaid to pay for their nursing home care five (5) years later.
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Special Needs Trusts
Safeguard Resources for Your Special Needs Family Member
What is the purpose of a Special Needs Trust? To balance the eligibility of a person receiving benefits from government programs while keeping other family resources protected. Special Needs Trusts are a valuable tool for families with disabled or special needs loved ones.
The primary purpose of a Special Needs Trust, also known as Supplemental Needs Trusts or Supplemental Benefits Trusts, is to supplement, not replace, government benefits like Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or public housing. These trusts allow you to set aside resources to improve their quality of life without jeopardizing their eligibility for government benefits.
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