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Safeguard Your Assets and Your Loved Ones Through Strategic Estate Planning

End-of-life planning is a necessity that most Americans would rather avoid. According to recent studies, most Americans say they need a will, but nearly half of Americans over the age of 55 don’t have one and only 18% of Americans have all the fundamentals of a solid estate plan. But the benefits of having an estate plan clearly outweigh the discomfort of making one: you get to decide what happens to you and your assets upon your illness or death, and with the proper will and/or trust instruments you can structure your gifts in a way that reduces the legal cost to your loved ones and increases the value of your gifts. A solid estate plan is also intended to help your loved ones to avoid contentious estate litigation in the future.

If you’re still hesitant about estate planning, you should know that with the help of a good attorney, the process is far faster and easier than most people would assume. In Suffolk County, you can find the right attorney for your estate law needs by contacting The Law Office of John J. Leonard.

Comprehensive Estate Planning and Elder Law Services

My law firm is ready to help you with all aspects of your estate plan. I can also address other elder law issues that will safeguard your finances and your quality of life in your later years. Let me help you create the following documents and legal instruments:

  • A will
  • One or more trusts
  • An advance health care directive (allowing you to specify medical treatment wishes if you ever become incapacitated and are unable to make or communicate those directions yourself)
  • Special needs planning for a loved one with physical or cognitive limitations that don’t allow for complete autonomy
  • Medicaid planning (to qualify for Medicaid without entirely exhausting your estate assets)
  • Legacy charitable donations to causes that are important to you

Many of these documents are straightforward and quick to complete with our firm’s help. And although some forms can be found for free online, they are not customizable to your estate, which is crucial. Moreover, the costs of mistakes and omissions can be far greater than the money you would save by not consulting an attorney. Working with an attorney is the wisest choice.

Reach Out Today for Skilled Legal Guidance

The Law Office of John J. Leonard is based in Hampton Bays, and I proudly serve clients on Long Island and throughout Suffolk County. To arrange an initial consultation with an attorney who cares about your legal matter as much as you do, call me at 888-367-0445 or reach out to me online.