Complete Estate Planning Services
Ensure your family is taken care of in the future by working out a solid estate plan. Whether your home and other assets are worth $100,000 or $10,000,000, having an estate plan protects your legacy. It is a vital process for everyone. That’s why at Pitt & Emison, we offer comprehensive estate planning services to direct how your assets and properties will be managed, protected from threats, and passed on after your death in a way that can continue to be protected for your loved ones. Contact us today to learn more about the planning services we offer to Kentucky and Indiana residents, and schedule a consultation with one of our estate planning attorneys.
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Important Documents for Your Estate
Wills
A “Last Will and Testament” allows you to name the people and organizations you want to receive your assets after your passing. There are specific provisions and rules that need to be followed when drafting a will, and our experienced estate planning attorneys are here to assist you throughout the process. Many people think a will prevents your family from going to court when you pass away. However, a will is actually the instructions to the court about where you want your assets to go after your death.
Trusts
A trust is a private agreement you create to oversee your property and other assets during your life and after your death. You designate a “trustee” (such as yourself, a family member, or even a professional) to manage your assets. A trust can do so much more than a will. For example, your trust can keep your loved ones out of the court system when you pass away. Your trust can protect your assets from being spent on a nursing home, and a trust can protect your children’s inheritance in the event they get a divorce. These are just a few of the many benefits and protections a trust can provide to give you peace of mind.
Power of Attorney
A power of attorney permits you to appoint someone to act on your behalf when you are unable to act for yourself. It is commonly used for elderly individuals who can no longer make sound decisions on their own.
Other Documents Include:
Healthcare Power of Attorney
Living Will (for end of life decisions)
HIPAA Authorization
