With the start of the new year, many people are looking to make progress towards completing those “to do” lists they have been putting off for so long. Finally taking care of an estate plan may be one of those tasks, and there is no time like the present to ensure that your estate is protected for your family and loved ones.
Estate planning is a straightforward process, and Sullivan Law is here to help you every step of the way. It starts with a consultation where we discuss your life situation, your assets and debts, what you would like to see happen to these items and any concerns you have regarding handling your estate. Many people have misconceptions over what is involved and what they need in their estate plans. For example, you may believe that a last will and testament will fully protect your estate, when a living trust would accomplish that more. Once we come up a clear plan, Sullivan Law will prepare the documents and work for necessary edits and modifications.
Think about it. How often have you said “I really need to write my will.” It is a task that is easy to put off, mostly because no one really wants to talk about their own death. However, putting it off does you no good, and it certainly will do nothing but hurt your loved ones should something happen to you before you finally have the time to prepare your estate plan. They will then be left to figure out what is in your estate, try to determine what you would want done with your assets and make sure all necessary debts are handled. If you have young children, your relatives will need to decide who takes over as guardian of your children. You could be leaving your loved ones open to conflict and stress that could all be avoided by preparing your estate documents.
Sullivan Law Office prepares estate plans based on a flat fee basis, and we are happy to be flexible during this time of pandemic by operating remote consultations, as well as remote witnessing and notarizations or curbside signings. We also offer free consultations to discuss what your needs are, what you would like to do, and how that can be best accomplished. Everyone’s needs are different, and your wishes should be clearly listed and understood. Call us at 248.917.1351 or email at asullivan@sullivanlawonline.com to schedule your free consultation today. We look forward to working with you!