Law Office of Francis M. Lee- Honesty, Integrity and Personal Attention
Everyone should prepare Estate Planning Documents, however, each plan should meet the person’s personal circumstances. At the very least each individual should have a last will and testament to assure that assets will be passed to your loved ones. Also, it is very important that each person has a Durable Power of Attorney which will protect you during your lifetime in the event of incompetence or incapacitation.
Lastly a Living Will Health Care Surrogate will enforce your wishes in the event of terminal illness. Without careful Estate planning you could be placing yourself in the hands of a Guardian during your lifetime should you become Incompetent or incapacitated. Proper documents ensure that a loved one will make decisions on your behalf.
Your free Legal Consultation will determine what type of Estate Planning meets your specific needs. Everyone has unique circumstances and Attorney Francis M Lee has the patience to carefully review your needs in order to create the proper estate documents.
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Without a last will you could be placing your assets in jeopardy as to how they are devised. The proper documents will ensure that you have the proper people in charge for distribution to your loved ones.
A will is an instrument that dictates how your assets shall be devised upon your death. A will does not avoid Probate, it creates Probate. Any assets in the decedents name alone will be subject to a Probate Administrator and subject to the terms and conditions of the Will.
A durable Power of Attorney is a document that can protect you during your lifetime. In the Power of Attorney you appoint someone that you trust to act on your behalf. They would have full power and authority to do and perform all and every act that the grantor (you) could perform.
Through the years these powers have expanded to include medical, nursing home decisions, paying bills, selling real property. For the most part you remain in full control unless you become incompetent or incapacitated. However a Durable Power of Attorney provides broad powers and serious consideration should be taken in order to appoint a loved one that will always act in your best interest.
A living Will is a critical document at End of Life which establishes what your intentions are regarding life sustaining measures should you be terminally ill.
A Trust is a more advanced method to devise your assets on death and provides some protections during your lifetime. Trusts if funded correctly can avoid probate administration and can avoid guardianships should you become incapacitated or incompetent.
Whether you require a trust or a simple will can be established during your free consultation.
Whether you have a realtor or are selling your home without representation, Attorney Francis M. Lee can assist you from start to finish. The closing process can be stressful and somewhat overwhelming. Our office strives to guide you throughout the transaction. Kathy Wilson has been preparing closing documents working with buyers, sellers, Realtors and lenders since 1990 for the Law Office. Each and every closing has its challenges.
Our patience and expertise will be of great value and eliminates stress while protecting your interests during the process. Francis M Lee will personally sit with you at the closing to finalize the documents.
The greatest accomplishment that we are most proud of is the satisfaction of our clients. In difficult times and stressful times our team is accessible, helpful and passionate about providing assistance to each and every person that enters our office.