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Shaddix & Reimer, PLLC assists clients in maintaining privacy and control of their estates, while minimizing or eliminating estate taxes and avoiding probate. We will customize your estate plan to utilize one or more of the following: revocable living trusts (for single persons or married couples), QTIP trusts, pour-over wills, powers of attorney, advanced health care directives, special needs trusts, life insurance trusts, family limited partnerships, limited liability companies, charitable remainder and charitable lead trusts.

Estate planning is planning for your and your family’s or loved-ones future. It is a way for you to make decisions about your and/or your assets, rather than leaving those decisions to someone else. A proper estate plan should ensure that you (1) make your own decisions concerning your future; (2) decide how your property shall be distributed, and (3) minimize or eliminate estate taxes without worrying about court interference, publicity, delays and expenses of probate. A proper estate plan may:

• Provide instructions for your personal care and your property in the event you become incapacitated or disabled;
• Provide security and protection for your loved ones;
• Provide control and management of your assets during your lifetime and after your death;
• Provide privacy and confidentiality of your financial affairs;
• Avoid the costs and delays often associated with probate;
• Minimize or eliminate state and/or Federal estate tax liability.   

 

Many people believe estate planning only applies to wealthy individuals. However, regardless of the size of your estate, your failure to properly plan for the future allows important decisions to be made by others, in the event that you become incapacitated or disabled. These personal and private decisions include the management and distribution of your assets. These are decisions you can and should make. Planning for larger estates can also help minimize or eliminate estate tax liability provide for wealth preservation.

Shaddix & Reimer, PLLC can help you achieve your estate planning goals. The cost of having a well thought out estate plan is small in comparison to the cost of not having one. Contact us today to schedule an appointment or to learn more about estate planning.