No matter your age or estate size, an estate plan is a must-have. Ancora Law Group brings years of expertise and a commitment to personal connections to the table, ensuring we gain your confidence in managing these delicate issues. Your family’s well-being is our top concern. With a seasoned estate planning lawyer, you can craft your will, trust, financial and health care powers of attorney, living will, or navigate probate in Arizona with ease.
Ancora Law Group helps families and individuals with their comprehensive estate planning needs. Our services include the following:
Last Wills and Testaments
A will forms the cornerstone of many estate plans. It delineates your property, designates your heirs, and appoints an executor to manage and distribute your estate. Should you have minor children, it’s also prudent to appoint a guardian for them within the will. Nevertheless, a will may not always be the optimal choice for estate planning. Often, it necessitates initiating probate court proceedings, which can be costly and lengthy. Consulting with a seasoned Arizona estate planning attorney can clarify whether creating a will aligns with your best interests.
Trusts
Trusts are not exclusively for the very wealthy. Indeed, a living trust can assist your family in avoiding probate court. When you establish a trust, you assign property to a trustee, who then administers it for your designated beneficiaries. Trusts can also channel assets to your favored charities or safeguard a disabled relative upon your passing. For further information on the various trust alternatives that could align with your enduring objectives, consider consulting with an estate planning lawyer at Ancora Law Group in Arizona.
Durable Powers of Attorney
An estate plan should encompass more than just your property and assets; it should also direct your end-of-life care and safeguard your personal interests. A durable power of attorney is an essential component of such a plan. It allows a trusted individual to make critical decisions for you if you are unable to do so. You may designate different individuals to oversee your health care, business, and financial matters, depending on your specific needs.
Advanced Health Care Directives
Advanced health care directives empower a trusted individual to oversee your end-of-life medical decisions if you are unable to do so. Opinions on end-of-life care are often deeply held; for instance, you may prefer not to be placed on life support or to avoid high-risk surgeries that merely extend life briefly. These directives also allow a designated person to access your medical records and communicate with your doctors, which federal privacy laws would normally prevent.