Estate planning, at its core, involves preparing during your lifetime for the management and distribution of your assets both while you’re alive and after you pass away. However, it encompasses much more than that. It also includes planning for your care in the event of incapacitation and addressing your family’s unique situation and goals. This can involve provisions for minor children, tax minimization, probate avoidance, and planning for future generations. We refer to this comprehensive approach as holistic estate planning, as it considers your entire situation, your family’s circumstances, and your long-term objectives. Contact us today to begin the conversation.
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No Estate Plan
Will Plan
Trust Plan
Estimated legal fees (court + attorney)
$12,000-$40,000+
$4,000-$10,000+
$0
Court timeline
9 months to start the case 1 year till distribution
3 months to start the case 6 months till distribution
No court
Who gets your home
State of Texas decides
You decide
You decide
Who gets your money & assets
State of Texas decides
You decide
You decide
Who is guardian of your children
State of Texas decides
You decide
You decide
When do kids get money & property
Age 18
You decide
You decide
Privacy
Public record of assets and family history
Public record of assets and family history
Private. No public record of assets and family history
ACCESSIBLE ESTATE PLANNING
Many people think they don’t need an estate plan because they aren’t wealthy or are still young. However, everyone can benefit from a well-designed estate plan. By establishing an estate plan that includes at least a will, a power of attorney, and a medical power of attorney, you can manage your affairs during your lifetime and safeguard the future of your loved ones. You get to decide who will take care of you if necessary and how your assets will be distributed, ensuring they are used to their maximum benefit, rather than leaving these decisions to Texas state laws.
Our expertise is in crafting individualized legal solutions that secure and grow your financial and personal assets, ensuring a prosperous future for you and your endeavors.
The material presented on this website is not intended to be legal advice. The contents are intended for general information purposes only. Blessing Obieze is licensed by the Supreme Court of Texas.