- Premarital AgreementYou’ve been married before, so you’re a little bit older and a whole lot wiser the second (or third) time around. However, this doesn’t mean you should throw caution to the wind. While it is hardly the most romantic aspect of planning a life together, many couples should at least discuss a prenuptial agreement. This is especially true if any of the following scenarios apply...
- GuardianshipIn addition to protecting your assets, an estate plan can also help you plan for the future care of your loved ones. If you have children or other family members who are reliant on you for financial support, an estate plan can help ensure that they are taken care of if you are unable to do so. You can specify guardianship arrangements for your children, set up trusts to provide for their financial needs, and outline your wishes for their care and upbringing. An estate plan can also help to minimize the burden on your loved ones during a difficult time. When you pass away, your loved ones may be overwhelmed by grief and may not be able to make important decisions about your assets and care. An estate plan can provide clear guidance and help to alleviate some of this burden. Finally, an estate plan can also help to minimize the cost and hassle of probate, which is the legal process of distributing your assets after you pass away. Probate can be time-consuming and expensive, and an estate plan can help to streamline the process and minimize the costs involved.
- Medicaid PlanningTM planning strategies, we are passionate about helping families protect their lifetime of assets from the government, nursing homes, lawsuits or other predators. Our focus is FAMILY—providing peace of mind and keeping you in control when planning in advance or when crisis strikes. We help find ways to keep loved ones at home as they age by utilizing Medicaid, veterans (VA) or other government benefits. Whether you need a will, trust, medicaid planning, probate administration, or an estate plan, our empowering process offers a UNIQUE simplified approach with options to meet your goals.
- Estate PlanningEstate Planning Law Center, David J. Zumpano CPA/ESQ (“Estate Planning Law Center†, “we†, or “us†), has prepared this website to present only general information. This website is not intended as legal advice, nor should you consider it as such. You should not act, or decline to act, based upon the contents of this website. While we try to make sure that the information on our website is complete and accurate, laws can change quickly. You should always formally engage a lawyer of your choosing before taking actions which have legal consequences.
- WillsMost standard Health Care Proxies and Living Wills fail to deal with the everyday issues of your health care needs in the event of your incompetency.
- Trusts
- Power of Attorney
- Probate