People may not think they need estate plans, but what they may not realize is that ordinary circumstances make them essential. Connecticut residents turn to Debra A. Brown, an experienced estate planning attorney in Torrington, CT, to create wills, trusts, and other components of custom-designed estate plans. 

Below she lists typical situations in which estate planning would benefit your loved ones:

• Single Parents: If you’re a single parent, you should consider setting up a trust. Should you become critically ill or pass away, a trust protects assets for your children and lets you designate a trustee to ensure their financial needs are met. Additionally, a will allows you to distribute your assets and name a guardian for your children.
• Single Adults With No Siblings: If you’re not married and don’t have any brothers or sisters, property in your estate may go to a parent or distant relative if you pass away without a will. Planning with a will and trust attorney grants you the power to control the distribution of your assets.
• Elderly Parents or Special Needs Individuals: If you have aging or special needs parents or children you should look into creating trusts for them. Doing so can protect their rights to receive certain government benefits. Attorneys recognize this as an excellent method to provide for loved ones’ care and needs both now and in the future. 

Attorney Debra A. Brown offers sound advice and professional representation to help you make wise estate planning decisions. She is sensitive to the personal needs and concerns of each client who allows her the privilege of preparing their wills, trusts, and other estate plan documents. Take action today to protect and manage the distribution of your assets. Consult estate planning attorney Debra A. Brown, in Torrington, CT. Call her office at (860) 496-7717, and visit her website to learn more about her elder law attorney services.