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How to Protect Your Assets Through Estate Planning

March 8, 2023 by Brandon McGee

If you want to protect your assets and ensure that they are distributed according to your wishes, estate planning is essential. Here are some key steps you can take to protect your assets through estate planning.

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First, you should create a comprehensive inventory of your assets. This can include real estate, investments, bank accounts, and personal property. By creating a detailed list of your assets, you can ensure that nothing is overlooked and that your estate plan is comprehensive.

Next, you should consider creating a will or trust. A will is a legal document that specifies how your assets will be distributed after you pass away. A trust, on the other hand, can provide additional benefits such as asset protection, tax savings, and probate avoidance. An experienced estate planning attorney can help you determine which option is best for your situation.

You should also consider naming beneficiaries for your assets. This can include life insurance policies, retirement accounts, and other assets that allow for beneficiary designations. By naming beneficiaries, you can ensure that these assets are distributed according to your wishes and avoid the probate process.

Another important step is to designate a power of attorney. This is someone who will make financial and legal decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated. By designating a power of attorney, you can ensure that your assets are managed in the way that you intend even if you are unable to do so yourself.

Finally, you should review and update your estate plan regularly. As your life circumstances change, such as getting married, having children, or experiencing a change in financial situation, it’s important to update your estate plan to reflect these changes. This can ensure that your assets are protected and distributed in the way that you intend.

In summary, estate planning is an essential process for protecting your assets and ensuring that they are distributed according to your wishes. By creating an inventory of your assets, creating a will or trust, designating beneficiaries, designating a power of attorney, and regularly updating your estate plan, you can provide peace of mind for yourself and your loved ones. Are you ready to take steps toward protecting your assets? Contact us online or via phone at (817) 899-3286.

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Brandon McGee
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Brandon McGee enjoys a successful law practice focusing on estate planning, elder law, Medicaid preplanning and crisis planning, and probate. Brandon and his team combine legal skills with compassion and understanding to develop estate plans that are personalized to the needs of each of their clients.
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Brandon McGee enjoys a successful law practice focusing on estate planning, elder law, Medicaid preplanning and crisis planning, and probate. Brandon and his team combine legal skills with compassion and understanding to develop estate plans that are personalized to the needs of each of their clients.

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