Estate Planning

Effective estate planning not only involves coming up with a plan that reflects your desired wishes, but one that has a backup plan or Plan B should you not be able to make decisions for yourself or your family members due to illness or death. If you do have a Plan B, do you know if it’s enforceable in the state where you live? If it’s not, you’re essentially in the same boat as a family without an estate plan and that’s a situation you would not want to wish on your loved ones.

Today, “families” come in many different forms (e.g. blended families of yours, mine and ours). Most are quite different than the traditional nuclear family that was the norm back when most estate laws were established. That makes it even more important to create a specific estate plan, with contingencies, to reflect your wishes and meet the needs of your family.

More than simply drafting up a will, estate planning takes careful thought and due consideration. In addition to a will, you want to prepare an estate plan that not only includes your final wishes, but puts your loved ones in as favorable position as possible when it comes time to executing the will.

The Law Office of Roxanne Edick Richard approaches estate planning with confidentiality, sensitivity and professionalism. We provide a complete analysis of your particular situation and help you to sort through the decisions that will be most beneficial to your family.

Whether you’re starting your estate planning from scratch or would like to update your present plan, The Law Office of Roxanne Edick Richard will work with you to create an estate plan that meets your needs and the legal requirements of the state where you live.