Scottsbluff Estate Planning Lawyers

Helping You Plan & Protect the Future

Estate planning is an often misunderstood legal service. Many believe that estate planning is only necessary for the elderly or ill, however, the opposite is true. All individuals and families should devise a thorough estate plan early, while they are of sound body and mind. Putting an estate plan in place can give you peace of mind that if something should happen unexpectedly, your specific needs and objectives will be known.

Custom Estate Plans for Scottsbluff Families

Our Scottsbluff estate planning lawyers are knowledgeable about all facets of estate planning, probate, and estate administration. We know that every family is different, which is why there is no "one size fits all" plan. Whether you have concerns about leaving money for your children or grandchildren or want to account for business succession, we can help. We will devise a plan that is tailored to your individual needs.

Comprehensive Legal Services We Offer:

• Wills
• Probate
• Living wills
• Advance health care directives
• Powers of attorney
• Guardianships
• Medicaid planning
• Tax planning

The Role of Wills in Estate Planning

The creator of the will is referred to as the “testator”. The one who will carry out the last wishes in the will after the testator’s death is referred to as the “executor”.

A will can be used to:

• Lessen the chance of family disputes.
• Specify a personal representative for your estate.
• Specify a trusted loved one to manage your property.
• Name a guardian for your minor children and their property.
• Decide how debts and taxes are to be paid.
• Provide for pets.

With only a will, you cannot avoid the probate process.

Asset Preservation and Honoring Your Wishes

One of the main reasons to form an estate plan, regardless of how much your own, is to know that your wishes will be respected. Whether you have a complex estate that includes multiple properties, a business, and a number of asset distribution issues or a simple estate that will be left to your immediate family, we are here to guide you.