Estate Planning For Married Couples
As a married couple (with no minor children) you have two priorities – protecting your hard-earned assets and one another. If you have a will, that’s a great start. But – only a start. Having an estate plan, that helps you avoid probate, is the best way to ensure your spouse doesn’t suffer through unnecessary and stressful legal complications should you become incapacitated or die.
So, if you already have an estate plan … that’s great. If it needs to be updated, I can help. If you don’t have an estate plan please read on for why you should.
Important to know
The fact is, if your spouse becomes incapacitated, as a result of a health emergency like a car accident, you may not be allowed to make necessary medical decisions for him or her. It’s true. Being married doesn’t always permit you to make the necessary medical or financial decisions..
An estate plan, including key documents, such as, a Health Care Power of Attorney, General Durable Power of Attorney, and Living Will, will give you and your spouse peace of mind. You’ll both know that in that kind of emergency, the legal directives will be in place and you’ll be able to focus all your attention on your spouse, not legal hoops and hurdles.
IMPORTANT TO KNOW: Establishing an estate plan can help you avoid probate … avoid potential disputes over assets … and give your loved one the gift of making things as easy as possible on them when you die. It truly is a loving and considerate act.
IMPORTANT TO KNOW: I offer a complimentary review of estate planning documents, that I have prepared, every three years to ensure your estate plan is current and meets your needs.
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