Estate Planning Attorneys in Westchester Helping You Make Plans for the Future
Planning estates can be tough work without the right help. That’s what our team of estate planning attorneys is here to assist you in any way possible. Whether you are trying to set your family up for the future or reap the tax benefits certain trusts can provide, Thomas J. Lavin, Esq. and John O’Halloran, Esq. can provide you the representation and support you need to secure your financial future.
What is an Estate Plan?
Planning estates essentially boils down to certain legal documents and tools that allow you to better manage your estate while you’re still alive and long after you have passed away.
From living wills and wills trusts to designating health care proxies to get powers of attorney when you are unable to make decisions for yourself, putting together an effective plan can give you the peace of mind in knowing that your estate will be well taken care of even when something unforeseen arises.
One of the benefits of trusts can be the ability to let your family skip probate following your death. Probate can be costly and time-consuming, so putting together a trust that eases the burden off of your family’s shoulders can be critical. Let a Westchester County estate planning lawyer work with you to optimize the trusts, wills, and other aspects of your plan.
How Much Does It Cost to Get a Lawyer’s Advice about Estate Planning?
While many prospective clients are hesitant about the cost of meeting with an attorney about their estates, we offer free consultations to see if developing a plan is right for your business and estate. On top of formulating plans that fit your needs, we also help trustees and executors with estate administration and trusts administration duties to ensure accuracy and to help fulfill their fiduciary duties.
Do You Have to be a Lawyer to Do Estate Planning?
While it is possible to set up some aspects of an estate on your own, having a Westchester County attorney on your side throughout can ensure your plan is legal and will become effective should the need for it arises. An example of this is a will.
Wills are often done without the help of an attorney and end up not being valid because it wasn’t looked over by someone experienced in elder law. You may find it difficult to go through the trust administration process on your own.
How Do I Find a Good Estate Planning Attorney?
Whether you need help creating trusts that fit your needs, assistance with estate administration, figuring out ways to protect your business, determining guardianship following your death, or even optimizing the tax you pay on your assets, contacting our Westchester County lawyers may be the best way to secure your estate. Schedule a free consultation with our firm by calling 914-490-4444 today.