Michael H. Markss, Esq © 2006
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What is Estate Planning?
Estate Planning is the process of making plans and arrangements that say how your affairs will be handled after you die, or if you are disabled during your lifetime. Your Estate Plan consists of legal documents, including your Will, Power of Attorney, Living Will or Trust, and also consists of other arrangements that you have made, such as:
   • bank account ownership,
   • life insurance beneficiaries,
   • IRA/retirement plan beneficiaries,
   • the title to your house and other assets.
We tailor your will and estate plan to your unique circumstances, and work with your accountant, financial advisor and other professionals when needed.
Why Should I Have an Estate Plan?
Making a Will and an Estate Plan allows you to choose how you want your affairs to be handled after your death or disability, and by whom. If you do not make a Will and an Estate Plan, your property and your affairs may not be handled as you might want them to be.

A poor estate plan can result in unnecessary taxes and legal expenses, catastrophic costs for long term or nursing care, and heartache and disappointment. It can prevent you from accomplishing goals you may have for your family.
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