Estate planning is one of the most important steps any individual can take to make sure that their final property and health care wishes are honored, and that loved ones are provided for in their absence.
A comprehensive estate plan can resolve a number of legal questions that arise whenever anyone is incapacitated and can eliminate uncertainties for families.
Effective estate planning can address issues like:
- Avoiding the probate process and its expenses, delays, and loss of privacy;
- Wealth transfer planning, including a wide variety of trusts, wills, family business issues and disposition of property;
- Planning for business ownership, succession and transfer; and
- Personal finance and family needs, including: Powers of Attorney, medical directives, personal guardian appointments for care of minor children and asset protection planning.
The Green Law Group approach is simple: we analyze the needs and goals of our clients and assist them in selecting legally enforceable methods to retain, administer and transfer both their wealth and values efficiently and economically.
Estate Planning for Business Owners
Many of our clients are independent contractors and small business owners that have worked hard for many years to establish some level of financial security. They often want the additional assurance that their wealth continues to benefit their priorities should they become incapacitated.
Our attorneys will create a custom estate plan that takes into account current tax and probate laws. They will draft a set of documents that establishes the legal framework to carry out your wishes. Then they will periodically review your estate documents for any changes in law or to conform to any revised wishes you may have.
Asset Protection
Because many of our clients operate capital-intensive businesses with sizable investments in equipment, tools and materials, it is important for them to have an asset protection strategy in place. Asset protection simply utilizes existing law to protect the assets of a business from its creditors.
Our attorneys will create an asset protection plan specifically for your business that may include incorporation, trusts or other legal structures.