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Planning for the future is never an easy task, especially when it involves decisions surrounding your family, loved ones, and the legacy you hope to leave behind. A last will and testament is one of the most important legal documents you’ll ever create.   A will provides clarity, direction, and peace of mind for you and your family. Thinking about what comes after you’re gone may feel overwhelming, but taking the time to draft a will is one of the most loving and thoughtful things you can do. It guarantees that your wishes are honored and removes any lingering uncertainty for your loved ones during an already difficult time.

When planning for the future, few topics feel as emotionally charged as designating guardianship for loved ones. Whether you’re considering how to safeguard the welfare of your children, an elderly parent, or another vulnerable family member, the process can feel overwhelming.   Who will provide the care, stability, and support they need if you are no longer able to? These questions can keep many of us up at night, especially when dealing with the unknown. However, a thoughtfully crafted declaration of guardianship can give you peace of mind knowing your wishes will be respected no matter what the future holds.

Life's uncertainties remind us of the importance of protecting what we’ve worked so hard to build—for ourselves and our loved ones. Whether you're planning for a growing family or taking steps to preserve assets for the next generation, having the right legal tools in place ensures your wishes are respected, even in unexpected circumstances.

You might think estate planning is only for the wealthy or too complicated and expensive. These are just a few myths surrounding estate planning that I hear often. In reality, estate planning is critical for everyone, including you, regardless of age or financial status.

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If you are looking to create your last will and testament, or will, online, you’ll find dozens of websites that let you prepare a variety of estate planning documents for very little money, and even for free. With so many do-it-yourself online document services out there, you might believe you can create your will online, all on your own, without paying a lawyer to help.

We don’t need to get too much in the weeds here (if you want to get in the weeds, though, read to the end and I’ll show you how to book a call with me), know that there are different types of powers of attorney, each with its own specific purpose. Here are some examples: