Small Estate Planning
Columbia Estate Planning Attorney
Coping with the untimely loss of a loved one is one of the most painful experiences a person can endure. When that loved one dies without an estate plan in place, the grieving family is left to sort out their final affairs. Even if you have a relatively small estate, and even if you believe your family will honor your wishes without dispute or conflict, one of the greatest gifts you can give to your family is a well-drafted estate plan. Are your affairs in
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Having an effective estate plan in place saves your family from the pain of making difficult decisions about your end-of-life care, your final services, and how your estate should be distributed.
The pain and emotion involved in the death of a loved one can be challenging for the remaining family members. We will seek to avoid inter-family disputes following the death of a loved one that many times can result in irreparable damage to family relationships.

Ask yourself:
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What if I become incapacitated, who will make medical decisions for me? Who will manage my financial affairs?
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Does my family know if I would want to be placed on life support?
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Will my family know what expenses I have and will they have access to my sources of money to properly manage my finances during my incapacitation?
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How will my assets be distributed when I die?
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Can my family amicably sort it all out?
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Will my final expenses be taken care of?
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Have I updated the beneficiaries for my life insurance, bank accounts, and investments?
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Will my family have to suffer through the expensive probate process?
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How will my online accounts be handled?
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Does my family know if I prefer a traditional burial or cremation?
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Do I currently have a will or trust? Has it been updated? And does my family know where to find the documents upon my death?
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If I die today, will my heirs inherit more money than they are currently equipped to handle responsibly?
Gilmore Law Group Can Help
Contact our offices today to discuss:
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Wills
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Trusts
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Durable Power of Attorney
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Healthcare Directives
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Digital Estate Plan
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Beneficiary Deeds
