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At
Brown, Ward & Haynes, P.A., we work diligently with clients to help each of
them develop an estate plan that addresses his or her specific needs. Whether we are advising a young couple with
their first child on the way, parents with a young adult heading to college, or
a senior adult who simply wants to make sure his or her wishes are carried out
as intended, our attorneys can offer comprehensive advice to clients to address
their wishes. Unlike some law firms, our clients meet with an attorney from the very
beginning and have a thorough consultation regarding their unique needs. After the consultation, our attorneys and
staff will work to draft documents that address the concerns of our clients
and, sometimes, issues and scenarios they have not yet considered.
Our Estate Planning and Trust services include the following:
- Last Will and Testament
- Living Trusts
- General and Complete Power of Attorney (Durable)
- Health Care Power of Attorney
- Advanced Directive (Living Will)
- Interpreting Wills and Trusts
- Limited Liability Companies
- Family Settlement Agreements
- Asset Protection Planning
Additional services are available in:
- Probate Litigation
- Trust and Estate Disputes
- Caveat Proceedings (challenging the validity of a will)
- Guardianship Proceedings
Common Legal Terms in Estate Planning and Trusts
Last Will and Testament: A legally executed document which explains how and to whom a person would like his or her property distributed after death.
General and Complete Power of Attorney (Durable): A Durable Power of Attorney appoints someone you trust to handle your assets, banking and other financial necessities if you become incapacitated for any reason, whether short or long term.
Health Care Power of Attorney: The Health Care Power of Attorney (also known as a Health Care Directive) permits health care providers to discuss your condition with your designees as well as expresses your wishes regarding organ donation, life-sustaining equipment and feeding tubes in situations where you are unable to express your wishes.
Advanced Directive (Living Will): A living Will allows for death with dignity. By leaving a Living Will you make the choice of whether or not to have your life sustained solely by artificial means. Living Wills must be in writing and signed by the person making the choice.
LivingTrust: A living trust is an independent document that sets out the conditions under which a Trustee will manage the holdings of the creator of the trust (Grantor) during the lifetime of the Grantor as well as after the Grantor's death. Since there are several different types of trust all of which have different impacts on your estate plan, it is advisable to consult an attorney in order to select the trust vehicle that best suits your estate planning needs.
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