Wills and Estates
     planning for the unexpected

Planning for your future finances and for your loved ones is never easy.

No one likes to contemplate death or the possibility of years of illness or disability that may lead up to it. Yet the thoughtful creation now of estate planning documents like Wills and Trusts, established with the assistance of a knowledgeable attorney is the best way to control your own future. You gain a measure of control in all end-of-life situations and YOU get to decide how and to whom your assets will pass.

A Will is a written statement by a person directing disposal of his or her property at death. Probate is the process of settling one's estate at death. A Trust is a legal arrangement that allows one person to hold some kind of legal interest or right for the benefit of another person. Powers of Attorney and Directives to Physicians (Living Wills) are essential to a Comprehensive Estate Plan.

Wills and Trusts are not just for the wealthy; they are for those wanting to look after themselves, their children, and their property. Wills and Trusts can be tailored to fit your specific family or estate planning needs. At Showalter Law firm, our experience in Wills and Trusts will help you choose the specific combination of Estate Documents that lets you plan best for:

    * Decision making should illness or disability incapacitate you;
    * The payment of various state and federal taxes; and
    * Distribution of your assets to the people you choose.

The actual Estate Documents used will depend upon the specific circumstances of your unique life situation. Let our team of experienced attorneys answer your questions, help with your planning, and put your mind at ease.