For every individual it is important to make sure that upon their death their property is distributed according to their wishes and that their family is secure. Estate planning is the process of planning for what happens to accumulated wealth and dependents when a person passes away. The law firm of Greenen & Greenen provides complete services to assist in this process. These services include but are not limited to the following: 

• Wills

• Trusts, Living and Testamentary

• Second Marriage Estate Planning

• Community Property Agreements

• Powers of Attorney

• Health Care Directives

Probate can be an expensive and often time consuming procedure that may reduce the value of an estate. There are certain alternatives to probate including but not limited to trusts, joint tenancy bank accounts, and community property agreements.

Some reasons to consider a trust:

• Reduce estate taxes.

• Avoid probate.

• Provide for an adult who is incapacitated or may choose not to manage their own assets.

• Manage assets for a surviving spouse who is holding property for children from a prior marriage.

A solid estate plan ensures that your wishes will be recognized and the needs of your survivors accommodated. It is our goal to communicate with our client's effectively and determine a plan that will best accomplish this while keeping burdensome taxes and fees at a minimum. Thorough planning reduces not only the chances that your family will dispute your estate distribution but also ensures family harmony. A family dispute is a possibility that many of us wish to avoid even more than the taxes. 

Attorneys Practicing in Estate Planning:

• Terry Greenen

Related Links:

• WSBA Wills Page
• WSBA Trusts Page
• WSBA Revocable Living Trusts Page

*Initial consultations for Estate Planning are free and usually require 1/2 hour.