When putting together an estate plan or coping with losing a loved one, there are several important estate planning questions to consider. Attorney Jeffrey B. Bock helps you understand your legal needs so you can make confident and informed decisions.

Having an estate plan is essential for people of all ages and in all walks of life. Whether you are a new parent, a parent with children with special needs, in a second marriage, or a blended family, in the process of advancing in your career, growing your business, or planning for retirement, you need to have an estate plan in place. Consider these issues:

» Who will take care of your family if you are not able to because of death or disability?

» Will your family have enough money to be taken care of in case you die or become disabled?

» How can you transfer assets so that they will be protected and available to your family?

» Who will manage your finances if you are unable to do so?

» Who will make healthcare-related decisions for you and your family if you become incapacitated?

» How can you pass your family values on to your children?

» Do you want the state or a judge to decide who will raise your children and who will take responsibility for your assets?

» Who will take control of your business, and how will they know what to do?

» Do you have relatives and property overseas or a non-citizen spouse?

If you do not plan, a judge or the state will decide for you. But, by providing clear guidance, you can take control of your future and provide much-needed certainty for your loved ones. Preparing an estate plan offers other benefits, from mitigating any potential tax liability to protecting your assets from judgment creditors.

Attorney Jeffrey B. Bock provides comprehensive planning for you and your family. Jeff has over three decades of experience in personalizing and preparing custom-tailored estate plans and providing legal advice that helps to avoid conflicts while preserving family ties for decades to come.