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You've worked hard to build the best life and brightest possible future for your family—but have you taken the right steps to ensure they'll be taken care of after you're gone? Life is unpredictable, and all it takes is an unexpected illness or sudden accident to derail all of your plans. Fortunately, comprehensive estate planning can help you ensure that your family is taken care of.

Here are a few reasons everyone should start their estate planning now:

  • estate planningLegally Enforcing Your Wishes: No matter how often you've verbally expressed your wishes about how your belongings should be divided after your death, those desires won't be legally enforceable without a will. Even if you just have sentimental property you want delivered to certain family members or a small savings account, you should still take steps to ensure that they go to the people you choose.
  • Meeting Your Obligations: A good life insurance policy should be part of any comprehensive estate plan. If you have children, a mortgage, or have people who depend on you for financial support, you'll want to make sure your loved ones have the resources to meet these obligations without you.
  • Avoiding Family Disagreements: Not only do wills, powers of attorney, and advanced health care directives give you more control over your assets and personal affairs, but they also help prevent friction between your family members. Disagreements over health care or asset division could cause significant rifts from which many families never recover. Making these decisions yourself beforehand can eliminate many of these fights and disagreements before they arise.

 

Since 1985, the attorneys at Smith & Tabor Attorneys At Law have provided Toccoa, GA, residents with a comprehensive range of estate planning services designed to ensure that your wishes are fulfilled. Visit their website to learn more about their comprehensive services, follow them on Facebook, or call (706) 886-5141 to schedule a consultation today.

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