For many of our law firm's estate planning clients, initial conversations with our lawyers prove to be a valuable discovery process. Our clients honestly face questions regarding how they want to protect and direct the use of their assets both during their lives and at the end of life.
Wills, Trusts and a Lasting Legacy
Most people seem to live their lives assuming that death will come at some distant time. Even if this is the case, early and proper planning — financial planning and estate planning — can clarify goals during a lifetime, as well as have a great impact on one's final legacy. To many of our estate planning clients, wills and trusts are not simply about money and material goods. Estate planning is about influencing and impacting future generations through thoughtful asset distribution both before and after death to:
- Children, grandchildren or other family members
- Business partners and successors
- Charitable groups, such as churches, political parties, arts organizations, educational institutions, nature conservation groups or any individual or organization engaged in activities of special interest to the person who is crafting a lasting legacy through passing on of assets
Who Needs Estate Planning?
Is estate planning only for the rich? Certainly not. Any adult who has responsibility or concern for any other person or entity and/or has any significant assets (real estate, vehicles, bank accounts, investments, life insurance or collectibles, for example) needs to plan ahead.
Some might say that estate planning is like homeowners insurance. Our estate planning attorneys at Crawford & Crawford, LLP, Attorneys at Law, remind our clients that this is more important and more necessary than insurance. While there is only a small chance that most property owners will need to make a claim on homeowners or other property insurance, the odds are 100 percent that every person will someday pass away and leave behind assets of some kind.
Talk to one of our experienced Raleigh estate planning lawyers regarding any of the following matters:
- Wills,
- Trusts, including special needs trusts and living trusts
- Estate management and asset protection planning
- Charitable planning
- Tax implications and estate or gift taxes
- Healthcare powers of attorney
- Probate or trust administration
- Estate litigation or will contests
North Carolina Estate Attorneys
Our Raleigh estate planning lawyers have our clients' best interests in mind at all times. We welcome you to contact us to schedule a consultation. Experience firsthand our commitment to our clients and allow us to help you protect your assets and craft your legacy. We pledge to provide individual attention, tailored to your needs and goals.
