If you want control over your own destiny, then consider the wisdom of estate planning. Some may feel that estate planning is only for the “rich and famous.” That is simply untrue. Estate planning is necessary for everyone.
Just as every person is unique, no two estate plans are the same. A young married couple will want to determine a guardian for their minor child. An older couple may need tax planning. Others may wish to ensure privacy or make a gift to a local charity.
Estate planning is the process of planning for the inevitable. It guides what happens when you are unable to act for yourself due to death or disability. Only through careful planning and preparation with an experienced Epiphany Law attorney will you achieve success in your estate plan. Our estate planning attorneys provide legal expertise and, most importantly, peace of mind.
Ensuring Your Legacy
If you want control over your own destiny, then consider the wisdom of estate planning. Some may feel that estate planning is only for the “rich and famous.”That is simply untrue. Estate planning is necessary for everyone. Your planning needs will vary according to the value and type of assets you own, along with your desires. Read More...
Probate Law
The death of a loved one is an extremely emotional time. The last thing you should be burdened with is the complex legal, financial and tax matters that must be managed. Read More...
Revocable Living Trusts
Similar to the evolution of the computer industry, estate planning techniques have grown more efficient to address client needs. Epiphany Law has developed and fine tuned tools to use in planning what will happen to you and your assets in the event of your disability or death. Read More...
Estate Planning for Blended Families
In America, blended families, or families where one or both spouses have children from a previous relationship, now outnumber traditional families. Divorce is a stressful experience, especially with children involved, and moving to the next stage and finding someone to share your life is an important step. Read More...
Asset Protection Planning
You have worked your entire lifetime to accumulate your wealth. Now that might be $100,000 or $100,000,000. Regardless of your net worth, it undoubtedly wasn’t easy to achieve. And yet it’s all too easy to lose everything if you don’t take the proper steps to protect yourself. Read More...
Protecting Real Estate
Buying or selling real estate can be an overwhelming process. It can be particularly distressing when you consider that the investment in your home is one of the single most important decisions that you will make in your lifetime. Don’t trust that experience to just anyone. Read More...
Pet Trust Planning
An estimated 500,000 pets are euthanized each year by shelters and veterinarians when their owners predecease them. If something unfortunate were to happen to you today, would your pets be taken care of tomorrow? Have you made arrangements for their ongoing room, board and veterinarian care? Read More...
Titling of Assets
How you title your assets is a very important step in determining who will inherit your property after you pass away. There is a number of ways to title your assets, and it is important to know the differences and implications. Your unique circumstances will help determine which title designation is best for your needs. Read More...
Lifetime Gifts
Estate planning isn't just about how you want your assets distributed after you pass away. It's about deciding how much you want to give away while you are still alive. For those with large estates, the use of lifetime gifts may have significant benefits both now and for your estate. Read More...
Irrevocable Trusts
You have worked hard to establish your significant assets and estate. You would prefer that those assets pass to your heirs rather than the government through harsh estate taxes. If you have a size-able estate, it probably makes sense to use some of those assets to fund an irrevocable trust during your lifetime. Read More...
Wills Vs. Trusts
You have worked hard and made every attempt to be a smart saver. Even if you are a person of modest means, you have an estate and its natural to want some control over what happens to your assets when you pass away. In order to to ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes, you want to have an estate plan. Read More...
Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts
Many people don't realize that the life insurance policies that you own at death will likely be included in your estate and potentially subject to estate taxes. Even with a modest estate, this could wind up costing your heirs a good chunk of what you left them. Read More...
Elder Law
Elder Law is the practice of applying legal practices to the emotional, logistical and financial needs of the elderly. It is estimated that currently in the U.S. there are some 40 million people over the age of 65 and that number will jump to 53 million by 2020. Read More...
The Role of Life Insurance
For most, insurance is one of life's necessities and also one of the most misunderstood financial products. Planning for your future with retirement plans, 401(k) savings plans and investments are all very important. But do you also have life insurance to protect your family financially if you die? Read More...
Beneficiary Designations
The decision about how to designate beneficiaries for your company retirement plan, life insurance policies, and other assets might seem like a no-brainer. If you are like most people, you would like those near and dear to you to inherit any money you have accumulated during your lifetime. Read More...
