4 Benefits to Hiring an Estate Planning Attorney

If you want the best estate planning possible, you will need to take extra care when handling your affairs.  It can be extremely beneficial to get the help of an experienced and qualified estate planning attorney.  He or she will be there to advise you throughout the entire process and help you develop the best plan that meets your needs.   Take a look at the following information, to learn more about the 4 benefits of hiring a experienced and qualifiied estate planning lawyer.  If you have any questions, or if you’d like to begin your estate planning, contact an estate planning attorney.

• All estate plans are different.  Each individual has his or her own needs, goals, hopes, dreams, and fears.  With the help of an experienced and qualified attorney, you will be able to get a customized plan.  If you use generic forms or software, you will not have an individualized plan and you may not get the results that you need or want.  Even attorneys who only dabble in estate planning may not up to the task.
• You need more than just a will.  Many people assume that a will is the only important estate planning document.  This isn’t true!  Your attorney will be able to guide you in choosing the best estate planning documents and tools that fit your needs.  For many persons, a revocable living trust is a better planning option than a simple will.
• Your plan will need updates throughout your lifetime.  As you go through life, your needs will change.  An estate planning attorney will be able to help you make the necessary updates to your estate planning documents, so that your plan works.
• You can’t afford to make errors.  It can be easy to make errors if you do your own planning.  These errors can create serious and costly problems.  By hiring an experienced and qualified estate planning attorney, you can have a legal and error-free plan.

Don’t guess your way through the planning process.  Instead, get the help that you deserve.  If you have any questions, or if you’re ready to start your estate planning, consult with an experienced and qualified estate planning attorney.

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Timothy P. Murphy

Timothy P. Murphy is an estate planning and elder law attorney whose practice emphasizes helping people to build, preserve and pass on their wealth. He works with his clients to accomplish their goals while avoiding unnecessary court proceedings and minimizing or eliminating exposure to death taxes.

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