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At Evergreen Estate & Elder Law, we offer a full range of estate planning services to help protect your assets, honor your wishes, and provide peace of mind. Explore our services below to learn how we can help you and your loved ones.
Comprehensive Estate Planning
Our Practice Areas
Evergreen Estate & Elder Law provides a comprehensive range of estate planning services, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and special needs trusts. We also offer guidance on asset protection for long-term care, assistance with Medicaid applications, and probate support. Our goal is to create customized solutions that protect your legacy and ensure peace of mind for you and your family.
FAQs
Estate planning can be complex, and we’re here to help you navigate it with ease. Find answers to some of the most common estate planning questions below.
What is estate planning, and why is it important?
Estate planning involves creating a comprehensive plan for how your assets will be managed and distributed after your death as well as who will assist you during your lifetime if you become incapacitated. It’s important because it ensures your wishes are honored, helps avoid probate, minimizes taxes, and provides protection for you and your loved ones.
What is probate, and how can I avoid it?
Probate is the legal process of validating a will and distributing an estate. While necessary in some cases, it can be time-consuming and costly. You can avoid probate with estate planning tools like trusts.
How does special needs planning work?
Special needs planning involves setting up a special needs trust to protect the financial future of a loved one with disabilities. This allows them to receive financial support without jeopardizing their eligibility for important government benefits, like SSI or Medicaid.
What are powers of attorney, and why do I need them?
Powers of attorney allow you to designate someone you trust to make financial or healthcare decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated. This prevents delays in decision-making and avoids the need for a court-appointed guardian.
How can Medicaid planning help protect my assets?
Medicaid planning helps you qualify for Medicaid benefits while preserving your assets. Without proper planning, you may be required to spend down your assets to qualify, but we can help you structure your estate to protect what you’ve worked hard to earn.
When should I start my estate plan?
It’s never too early to start estate planning. Major life events—such as getting married, having children, buying a home, or starting a business—are good times to create or update your plan. The sooner you have a plan in place, the more control you have over your future.
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