DeLaney & O'Connor, LLP

There are several benefits that well-thought-out estate planning with the help of a lawyer can offer your beneficiaries. Not only will this minimize the time needed to settle your estate, but it can also reduce the risk of lawsuits or any contesting of the will.

Don't think that estate planning is something for only older to people to do. Particularly if you have children, it's important to have a will and a plan in place should something happen to you and your spouse simulteneously and unexpectedly.

Do you believe that one of your children is better equipped to withstand the grief and emotion after you die and handle the details of your funeral and will? We can include that child as your executor in your will, so that everyone there will be clear regarding your wishes.

Did you know that you can add a "no contest" provision to your estate plan? This can discourage any challenges to your estate plan once the will has been read and help ensure that your final wishes are carried out.

When it comes to establishing a trust, you have several options to choose from, depending on your specific needs. For instance, you may choose a trust that offers beneficiaries periodic cash distributions, or one with key tax-saving advantages may be beneficial.

If you have a smaller estate, we may be able to help you take the necessary steps to avoid probate when it comes to settling your estate. This will most likely include the legal establishment of beneficiaries for everything from financial accounts to titled properties.

Did you know that you don't have to be a millionaire to benefit from estate planning? If you have any assets at all, the estate planning we do today could keep your loved ones out of probate.

One big part of estate planning is ensuring that what you now own goes to the family members and loved ones of your choice. If you die without making these types of choices, state law decides who gets your estate.

It's good to have a lawyer assisting you with the process of estate planning, because you might not address all the terms and legalities. Without a lawyer, a self-written will might contain errors, or a person might not be prepared to make updates for future changes such as divorce or the births of new children.

The laws regarding charitable donations probate taxes change virtually every year. We'll regularly review how any legal changes affect your estate, and set up a meeting if we believe there's a need to make some changes to your final arrangements.

Did you know that, with our advanced estate planning services, you can help to keep your assets safe from lawsuits and other events? Many types of advanced trusts can also help to minimize or even eliminate estate taxes.

A will is one of the documents included in estate planning, and distributes your property exactly the way you wish upon your death. A will also transfers property you hold in your name to the person or organization you want to have it.

It's important to remember that there are several different kinds of trusts that we can set up for you. Let's talk about the type of control you'd like to have over your assets and which kind is most appropriate for your needs.