Why use an Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA)* for your Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
Using Longnaker Law for wills, trusts, and estate planning ensures that your documents are legally sound and tailored to your unique situation. An experienced attorney provides knowledge about state-specific laws and regulations, ensuring compliance and enforceability.
Professional guidance helps avoid common mistakes that could invalidate your documents or lead to unintended consequences. We can create trusts and estate plans that maximize tax benefits and protect your assets from unnecessary legal costs. Regular updates ensure your documents reflect your current wishes and circumstances.
Customized legal strategies address specific needs, such as special needs planning, and healthcare directives. Ultimately, working with an attorney provides peace of mind, knowing your affairs are in order and your loved ones are protected.
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Our Services
New Standard Wills:
- Drafting comprehensive and legally sound wills to ensure your wishes are honored.
Trusts to Avoid Probate:
- Creating trusts to bypass the probate process, saving time and reducing legal costs.
Trusts to Lower Taxes:
- Establishing trusts designed to minimize tax liabilities for your estate.
Update Wills & Trusts:
- Reviewing and updating existing wills and trusts to reflect your current wishes and circumstances.
Power of Attorney:
- Preparing power of attorney documents to designate someone to manage your affairs if you become incapacitated.
Advance Directives:
- Drafting advance directives to outline your healthcare preferences and appointment of your representative in case you cannot communicate them yourself. After 12/31/2022, Advance Directives, not Healthcare Power of Attorneys, & Heathcare Representative Appointments are used in Indiana, those signed on or before that date are still effective and have grand-fathered validity.
Living Wills & End of Life Planning:
- Writing living wills to specify your wishes regarding life-sustaining treatments.
- End of life planning including working with your attorney and doctor for creating documents such as do not resuscitate (DNR) or physician order for scope of treatment (POST).
Protect your legacy and ensure your wishes are honored with expert* estate planning. Longnaker Law is here to guide you through every step.
Contact us today to get started on your comprehensive estate plan.