Preparing your essential Documents

A will is the document that tells the court what you want to do with your assets when you die.  This is the foundational document for estate planning. 

Like a will, a trust discribes what you want to happen when you die. However, your family will not have to go to court to  distribute your property

A POA gives someone authority to make legal decisions for you when you are unable to do so yourself.

A health care directive names someone you trust as your agent to make medical decisions for you when you are too unhealthy to do so. 

A guardian designation is a section of your estate plan that names the person who would take care of your children in the case of your death.

A letter of intent is a personal document that provides an explanation of your estate plan to your loved ones. It often is an expression of love and is sentimental.