Estate Planning Attorney
Estate planning is important, not just from a legal perspective but also from a personal one. By planning ahead, you can have confidence that your concerns are addressed and the transition for your loved ones is made much easier. Although everyone’s wishes and plans are different, every person needs to have a plan. At the Law Offices of Douglas G. Miller, we pride ourselves on listening and working with each individual client to make sure their unique estate planning needs are met. Whether you wish to avoid taxes, preserve assets, or arrange for a seamless transition of wealth from one generation to the next, Attorney Miller can guide you through the estate planning documents and administrative process that will allow you to make your wishes a reality.
Estate Planning Services
As an estate attorney, Doug can advise you on the following:
Preparation of your Last Will and Testament
You can control what happens to your estate after your death. Creating a Last Will and Testament allows you to define your assets, name beneficiaries, assign guardians for your children and appoint an executor so there is no question regarding your wishes.
Trusts
Whether you’re trying to shield your wealth from taxes or pass it on to your children, creating a trust gives you the power to choose a trustee and beneficiaries, or in other cases, create a legacy of charitable giving.
Powers of Attorney
No one can know what will happen from one day to the next. Plan ahead by appointing someone to assist you or even manage your affairs if you become unable to do so. From legal, to financial, to medical decisions, you can appoint an agent to make decisions on your behalf without a petition needing to be filed in court.
Living Wills & Healthcare Directives
Also known as an advance or medical directive, a Living Will lets you decide what actions should or should not be taken for your care if you are no longer able to make decisions for yourself because of illness or incapacity. In Pennsylvania, two doctors must confirm that you are either in a coma or have a terminal condition with no reasonable hope of recovery and are unable to make your own medical decisions.
Probate & Estate Administration
If a loved one passes away, a formal estate must often be established through a process called probate or estate administration. However, in Pennsylvania not every situation requires the filing or probate of a person’s Last Will and Testament. An experienced estate attorney can be extremely helpful in navigating the process and ensuring that the assets and any debts of the deceased are managed and distributed properly.
Every person’s life has value, but no person’s plans are the same as another. It is our goal to provide you peace of mind knowing that your estate, and legacy, are taken care in accordance with your wishes. We will provide all the guidance, direction, and counseling you need to handle the legal and technical details of managing your affairs. You should not leave something as important as estate planning for another day.