If you do not have a will or other estate plan, the government has one for you! If you don’t put your own plan in place, state law dictates who inherits your property upon your death. If you become incapacitated without a plan, a judge will decide who gets to manage your affairs. Everyone should at least have the basics, a will, financial and medical power of attorney, and a healthcare directive. People with larger estates or special needs may also want to explore the trust options.
Wills
Wills can be simple or complicated, depending on the person’s individual circumstances and wishes. Emerson Law provides calm, helpful advice to make the process as painless as possible.
trusts
Whether you are considering a revocable or irrevocable trust, are prioritizing liability concerns, dependents, or tax issues, Emerson Law has the experience to craft a trust to meet your needs.
advanced directives
Emerson Law can help you create a living will, specifying what medical care you do and do not want, and a health care power of attorney, which designates a health care agent to make decisions on your behalf.
power of attorney
Used for both medical and financial decisions when incapacitated or otherwise needing an agent, Emerson Law can create enforceable durable, general, special or springing powers of attorney.