There are a lot of misconceptions about estate planning, one of which is that you don't need to worry about it until after you're retired. However, life is unpredictable and accidents happen, which is why Stayton Law's estate attorneys advise everyone to get started as early as possible. These legal professionals have been serving Willamette Valley residents for generations, providing a wide range of high-quality estate planning services, from writing wills to establishing trusts and preparing powers of attorney.

Many people think estate planning is a single task you can put off until later, but Stayton Law encourages their clients to think of it as an ongoing process where you adapt your plans based on your assets, your family situation, and other factors. This way, if something happens you'll have the peace of mind knowing you've taken care of your family and yourself.

Dying without a will is extremely troublesome for the family you leave behind, who must sit by while the court divides your assets according to a state-mandated formula, which gives no weight to the actual relationships between you and your loved ones or your own verbally expressed wishes.

Effective estate planning doesn't end there, however. You'll also want to ensure you've prepared medical directives and durable powers of attorney to ensure all of your affairs will be taken care of if you're incapacitated and can't handle them yourself.

The attorneys at Stayton Law pride themselves on combining the wide-ranging expertise and services of a larger law firm with the personalized attention of a boutique office. Whether you're just getting started on your estate planning or need help revising your will, you can rely on these professionals to ensure all of your bases are covered. To get started, visit the website or call (503) 769-7741 today.