Trusts and Estates

Estate planning—more than wills and trusts

One of the most loving things you can do for your family is to prepare for the possibility of your incapacity during life and the inevitability of your death.  When people think of estate planning, they often just think of wills, trusts, and other documents designed to transfer assets after death.

Comprehensive estate planning is more than that, incorporating both end-of-life planning and medical planning for unexpected accidents or medical incapacity.  Our law firm helps you through the process of planning your estate and assisting your loved ones.  We can also advise and assist you in determining whether you can transfer your assets without your heirs administering your will through probate upon your death.

We work closely with you to make sure that our wills, powers of attorney, and other estate planning instruments accurately and reliably implement your goals for passing your wealth to your children and grandchildren.  We take the time to explain the full legal and personal significance of each legal instrument and give you detailed information so that you can make informed decisions.  Then we make sure that your best intentions are accurately reflected in each properly prepared document.

We use a wide range of estate planning tools to implement your desires regarding property and medical planning.  Some of the legal instruments we use are—

• Wills
• Living wills
• Living trusts
• Powers of attorney, including medical, durable, and do not resuscitate (DNR)
• Life insurance trusts

To speak with a Riddell Law Group attorney about your estate planning, call 941-366-1300 or contact us online.  We help clients in Manatee, Sarasota, and surrounding counties.