Building Your Family's Future, Today

Yes! Estate planning isn't just about wealth—it's about making sure your wishes are honored and your loved ones are protected. Even with modest assets, an estate plan allows you to name guardians for minor children, specify healthcare preferences, designate who makes decisions if you're incapacitated, and avoid costly probate proceedings. Without a plan, state law decides these critical matters for you.

A will is a legal document that directs how your assets are distributed after death, but it must go through probate court. A trust, on the other hand, holds and manages your assets during your lifetime and passes them directly to beneficiaries without probate. Trusts offer privacy, avoid court involvement, and can provide ongoing management for minor children or beneficiaries who need guidance. Many people benefit from having both.

Most clients complete their estate plan within 2-4 weeks. This includes an initial consultation to understand your needs, a design meeting to review your customized plan, document signing, and guidance on asset transfer. Simple wills can often be completed faster, while comprehensive trust-based plans may take a bit longer. We work at your pace to ensure you're comfortable with every decision.

While online templates are inexpensive, they often create more problems than they solve. Generic forms don't account for your state's specific laws, your unique family situation, or tax implications. We regularly see costly mistakes from DIY estate plans—improper witness signatures, missing trust funding, outdated provisions, and documents that don't work together. An attorney-drafted plan ensures everything is legally valid, customized to your needs, and properly executed.

If you pass away without an estate plan, state law determines who inherits your assets and who makes decisions for your minor children—regardless of your wishes. Your estate will go through probate, a public court process that can take months or years and cost thousands of dollars. Your family may face conflict over your assets, and the court, not you, decides who cares for your children. Estate planning puts you in control.

Our pricing is transparent and straightforward. Simple wills start at $500 per person or $800 per couple. Comprehensive estate plans with trusts begin at $2,000. The investment depends on your needs—family complexity, asset types, and level of planning required. We provide upfront pricing during your free consultation with no hidden fees. Consider that probate often costs $15,000-$30,000, making proper planning a wise investment.

Review your estate plan every 3-5 years or after major life events such as marriage, divorce, birth or adoption of children, death of a beneficiary or executor, significant changes in assets, moving to a new state, or changes in tax laws. We recommend keeping your plan current to ensure it still reflects your wishes and takes advantage of current laws.

A comprehensive estate plan typically includes: a Last Will and Testament, a Revocable Living Trust (if needed), a Healthcare Power of Attorney (medical decisions), a Financial Power of Attorney (financial decisions), a Living Will or Advance Healthcare Directive, HIPAA authorization for medical information, and guidance on beneficiary designations. We customize each plan to include exactly what you need—nothing more, nothing less.