Estate Planning

Estate planning is one of the most important things you can do for your family. A properly planned estate can prevent disputes, confusion and financial burdens for your loved ones. Estate planning gives you control over how your property passes upon your death. It gives you the ability to decide exactly who will inherit your property, how much they will get, and when they will get it. Estate planning also involves planning for what happens if you become incapacitated.

Our estate planning process begins with a detailed analysis of your estate, assets and wishes as to how you want your property to pass in the event of your incapacity or death. Depending on your individual situation, we will prepare a variety of estate planning documents including:

Revocable Living Trusts
Pour-Over Wills
Durable Powers of Attorney for Asset Management\
Advance Health Care Directives (Power of Attorney for Medical Decisions)
Trust Review
Amendments to Trusts
Codicils to Wills
Property Transfers
Deed Preparation
Preliminary Change in Ownership Reports
Recording Deeds
Funding Instructions for Financial Institutions
Obtaining Tax I.D. Numbers
Notary Services

The Law Office of Matthew A. Becker is committed to providing customized estate planning services so that each estate plan is tailored to suit the client's wishes, family circumstances and personal planning objectives. We strive to avoid the unnecessary costs and delays associated with the probate process, eliminate court supervision following incapacitation or death, and minimize estate taxes.