Crawford & Crawford, LLP, Attorneys at Law, is a valuable resource for professionals and high-net worth individuals and families as well as working class people. We understand the concerns of people with significant assets, as well as the concerns of the middle class when it comes to estate management and asset protection.
Naturally, most people think of provision for spouse, children or other family members as a primary goal of estate planning through wills and trusts. In addition, many individuals have other priorities in their estate planning, such as the following:
- Charitable giving
- Business succession planning
- Minimization of tax liability
- Preservation of historic real estate properties
- Provision for a beloved companion animal (dog, cat, horse or other pet, for example)
Whatever your goals, priorities and intentions are with regard to your assets after your life is over, it is essential that you take action to express your wishes through legally binding documents: wills, trusts and powers of attorney.
Keep in mind that if you do not plan for the disposition of your assets after your death, the government will assert its interest in your assets and affairs. Failure to deal with estate planning during your life will amount to an estate plan as defined by North Carolina statutes — and your heirs or beneficiaries may lose control of your assets.
Knowledgeable North Carolina Asset Protection Planning Lawyers Stay up to Date and Advise Clients Accordingly
With the transition from the Bush administration to the Obama administration still underway, laws surrounding estate taxes are in a state of uncertainty and flux. It is more important than ever to have an estate planning attorney on your side. A well-informed Raleigh estate management attorney can help you make the most advantageous plans and provisions through wills, trusts and business succession planning.
Astute estate management and asset protection planning is not only a matter of protecting one's estate from excess taxation. It is also a means of protecting one's estate from present or future creditors.
In estate planning as in other areas of the law, our law firm is built upon a strong commitment to clients and their success. "Success" will have different interpretations in different situations.
North Carolina Asset Protection Planning Lawyers
Discuss your priorities in estate management and asset protection planning with an experienced Raleigh estate management attorney. As a small firm, we have the ability to provide your case with individual attention, ensuring that our representation is tailored to your needs and goals. Contact us to schedule a consultation.
