Proper Estate Planning Protects Your Family (and Saves Money)

LGBTQ+ individuals and families need strong customized estate plans to protect our families.  Working with the right attorney can help you put a solid plan in place. (It will also help you avoid the costly and time-consuming California probate process.) 

What is "Estate Planning" anyway?

"Estate planning" means thinking through what you would want to happen in the event of your incapacity or death, then putting legal documents in place to ensure that your wishes are carried out. We will discuss those documents and what you need.

Ensure Your Wishes are Carried Out When Something Happens

Without your wishes legally documented, decisions may be made by people who you would not choose; and the people you want to make decisions for you may not be able to act on your behalf. If you have minor children, they may end up with the wrong people. Learn how to ensure that this does not happen to you and your family.

Avoid Common Estate Planning Myths and Traps

We'll also tackle the common myths about estate planning that could cause extra problems for you and your loved ones (and cost them a lot of money). For example, many people have heard that they can avoid probate if they have a Will. This is not true!