Wills / Estates
Where to leave your money to when you pass away and who to put in charge of executing your wishes are among life’s most sensitive decisions. Although many people do not like to talk about the prospect of their own passing, it is important to plan for that inevitability.
A will is one of the most important gifts someone can give to their beneficiaries. Without a will, a decedent’s estate will pass according to the laws of “intestacy,” which almost surely will not accurately reflect the wishes of the decedent. While it may be an uncomfortable subject to speak about, avoiding it could very well result in aggravation down the road for the beneficiaries who attempt to probate an estate without a will.
Not only should someone plan for one’s own passing, but also for the prospect of incapacitation, both mental and physical. A healthcare power of attorney and a financial power of attorney allow for someone to put the person it trusts the most in the world in charge of any health and financial decisions in the event of incapacitation.
If you do not have a will, healthcare power of attorney or financial power of attorney or have had an important life event occur since the last time you completed one, we recommend getting an updated estate package.
To start the process of getting an estate package, email Peter Bricks at peter@brickslaw.com or call us at 770-551-9677 and request an estate package form to complete. Once completed, we can have your estate package ready for signing within days.
