Estate Planning in Kentucky and South Carolina
Not everyone knows when they should start writing their estate plan because people always assume they’ll have plenty of time later. However, putting off an estate plan long enough can put your family in a harrowing place. It’s always better to speak with an estate planning attorney sooner rather than later.
At Arthur "Artie" E. White III, attorney Artie White knows that you’ve got a reason to put off making an estate plan, but he’s ready to get to work for you. He understands Kentucky and South Carolina will and trust creation and handles elder law services in the Louisville area. He’s the attorney to turn to when you need to have this daunting conversation.
How Artie White Will Build Your Estate Plan
The estate plan you want has to match the wealth you’ve built and the life you lead. It has to be personalized and it has to be thorough. Artie White’s first job is to listen to you about what you want your estate plan to accomplish. Then he explains all the strategies necessary to make your desires a reality. Then he gets to work.
What Goes Into An Estate Plan
The tools of an estate plan are what make such things as succession planning and probate avoidance strategy possible. After your initial discussion with Artie White, you will likely have an estate plan that includes:
- A will: Drafting appropriate wills is a central part of an estate plan. It provides the guidance and directions for handling complicated assets.
- Trusts: Utilizing trusts can decrease the taxable portion of your estate by moving your assets into a new legal entity.
- Power of attorney: Medical and financial power of attorney is a vital role in your care if you become incapacitated in some way.
- Living wills: Often closely tied to your power of attorney, a living will describes how you’d like to be cared for if you are incapacitated, including “do not resuscitate” orders.
- Special needs trusts: If you take care of an incapacitated adult reliant on government benefits, a special needs trust is essential to provide them with additional resources without losing eligibility for benefits.
These tools, and others such as dynasty trusts, are all part of legacy planning for families. Artie White knows this stuff as well as you can. And he’ll be happy to guide you through this one step at a time.
Build Your Estate Plan Now So Your Family Doesn’t Suffer Later
These things aren’t simple to do, and while Artie White’s whole practice revolves around putting you at ease, the fact is that waiting is a mistake you don’t want to make. Your estate plan needs to be made and you need to take that first step. That’s why you need to call.
Coming into the office to talk about your future is a calming experience, one full of care and not a small amount of compassion. Attorney White makes your estate planning experience as painless as humanly possible. Reach out to learn more by phone at 502-469-1003 or send an email using this form.
