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While you may not want to think about a future without you, your family needs you to. Estate planning is the only legally binding way to ensure that your family can follow your wishes regarding lifesaving medical treatment and property distribution after you pass away. Greer and Tarvin provide estate planning assistance in the following areas.

Wills combine simplicity with clarity and are one of the most commonly used estate planning tools. When properly structured, a will can automatically adjust for life events such as new children in the family or a loved one passing away unexpectedly. While you can legally create a will on your own, it's a good idea to work with a lawyer to help you avoid any mistakes that could invalidate it.

Trusts are special estate planning tools that help your family avoid the probate process and may reduce taxes. Instead of holding assets in your own name, you shift them into a trust for your benefit. You also designate a beneficiary who will automatically receive the assets held by the trust upon your passing.

Decisions over whether a loved one would want to be kept on life support have torn families apart. In other cases, doctors weren't legally allowed to follow the family's instructions even though the entire family agreed. A living will make your medical wishes both clear and legally enforceable. You may also want to create a durable power of attorney so that a family member can manage your finances if you are unable to do so on your own.

To schedule a consultation, contact Greer and Tarvin, PLLC, today. We are available by phone and by email. Current clients can also view their case status online through the client portal.