Everyone’s circumstance is different, and a cookie-cutter, boilerplate estate plan that many firms offer does not do justice to the client’s life work which is being protected. Our firm marries our technological advantages with personalized client attention to provide the best services possible. Our Virginia estate planning lawyers work with you to design a personalized plan to ensure your assets are protected, and your wishes are fulfilled.
An estate plan is usually thought of as a few documents put together to legally redistribute assets and finances like life insurance, real estate, and personal belongings after someone dies, in the form of a last will and testament. While the last will and testament are crucial, there are other legal documents that need to be drafted to complete the full estate plan. These documents consider the needs of family members, the property and other assets you own, your personal wishes, and even end-of-life planning, such as an Advance Medical Directive. It is an incredibly individualized process that requires a seasoned estate planning attorney in Virginia to complete successfully.
Everyone needs a personalized plan for his or her estate. It does not matter your net worth – that just determines what is involved in creating the plan; that you need one is without question. An estate planning lawyer in Virginia wants to help you create the best plan for your circumstances, from the modest estate to a more comprehensive plan involving complex tax considerations and multiple trust documents.
Yes, you do. It is a common misconception that only elderly people need to have estate plans, when really, it is wise for everyone over the age of 18 to have one in place in case of an emergency. When deciding if you need to create an estate plan, try and answer these questions for yourself:
If you answered yes to at least one of these questions, it would be wise for you to create an estate plan. Without one, if you die, your family must guess your final wishes; or, you are leaving your assets in the hands of Virginia written law. Because these default laws may never truly satisfy your best interests, it is important to contact a skilled Virginia attorney to help you draft an estate plan.
Our legal team of Virginia estate planning attorneys is committed to making the often-confusing process of wills, estates, and estate planning easy to understand for our clients. From the paralegals to the wills and trusts lawyers, we believe in a hands-on approach to ensure every issue is highlighted, addressed, and that the estate plan that is generated is the perfect fit for each individual client.
No matter your age or net worth, there are many benefits that ensue from having a solid estate plan in place. Besides having peace of mind, some of the other benefits include:
What happens if you or a loved one dies without an estate plan? If you or a loved one dies without an estate plan completed, the belongings and finances will be redistributed based on written Virginia law. The process is public, time-consuming, and can be expensive for the family. The final wishes of the deceased may not be fully implemented, and it can be an excessively difficult process for the family. Though this can be frustrating, the talented estate plan lawyers at Parks Zeigler will work with you or your loved ones going through the Virginia probate process.
For a consultation with an experienced estate planning lawyer, please contact our office.
With an office near Town Center, Virginia Beach and a second location beside the Chesapeake courthouse, our team provides quality legal representation across the entire Hampton Roads Area.
Parks Zeigler, PLLC – Attorneys At Law