It’s important to have a plan. If you don’t have a plan, your state law dictates who gets your property and makes decisions for you. Read this post by my friend and colleague Steve Hartnett, an estate planning expert, to learn more about the prevalence of unexpected deaths and an example of what can happen without planning.
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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