Preparation for Your Family’s Future: Estate Planning with Patton Law

When it comes to planning for the future, you may think of estate planning as something that is beyond your means or simply a service that only the top one percent really need. On the other hand, some believe that only the elderly or infirm need to think about wills. For them, time is always on their side and they’ll get around to the paperwork if there’s ever a need. 
 
In reality, estate planning is not simply for the wealthy – if you’ve built a life for your family then chances are you have assets you would like to pass on to them in order to provide for their future. Moreover, even if you are relatively youthful and healthy, life has a way of throwing curveballs and having a plan in place before you’re hit with a situation ensures that your wishes are carried out and your family’s security remains intact. That kind of peace of mind is priceless. 
 
Estate planning can give you that serene feeling that you’ve done all you can to protect your family and pass on the legacy that you created. Here are a few additional ways that you can benefit from a secure plan:

• Funeral or memorial service preparation for a loved one is a daunting task. With estate planning, you can set the parameters for your own service and even arrange funds to cover costs. 
• If you find yourself in circumstances where you are no longer able to make decisions, with an estate plan in place your wishes are clearly defined and there are resources to care for you and your loved ones. 
• In the event of your death, an estate plan provides clarity by outlining your assets and who you have determined will receive them.  
• If you own a business, an estate plan comes in handy as you can ensure that your business is placed in the capable hands of your choosing. 
• An estate plan can help you safeguard family members with disabilities and guarantee that any special needs are addressed in your absence.
• An estate plan can also support your loved ones by allowing you to develop a plan to avoid unnecessary taxation of your estate assets. 

 
Patton Law, P.A. understands that families are busy these days. If you’re not running from work to soccer practice, back to work then to pick up the kids from one friend’s house or another, and don’t forget the dry cleaning and to snag something for dinner, you’re just not living on planet earth! We’re all moving at a hefty pace with little downtime to consider what we want for our families, and how we can ensure they are well cared for even if we’re not around. That’s where we come in.
 
Patton Law’s Family Futures Estate Planning Program $799 (valued at $1499)
For a limited time only, Patton Law is pleased to offer a Family Futures Estate Planning Program that is valid through October 31, 2018. Attorney Adam Patton wants to help your family prepare for the future in the most efficient and effective manner. He will walk you through the process, answer any questions you have, and help you to make the tough decisions that make all the difference.
 
This valuable package includes Basic Estate Planning Documents in a money saving bundle: $799.00(Additional fees may apply depending on a client’s special circumstances.)

1.  Standard Will (Regular Price Between $700-$1400, depending on time spent)
   1. Designates where your assets should be distributed, who should care for children, how and when the assets should be distributed as well as your last wishes.
2. Durable Power of Attorney (Regular Price $400-$800 or more depending on actual time spent)
   1. A document that plans for potential incapacity. This creates an agent relationship whereby the designated agent, (often not actually an attorney) is given authorization to act on behalf of the person signing.  
3. Designation of Health Care Surrogate (Regular Price $400-$800 or more depending on actual time spent)
   1. A document naming another person as your representative to make medical decisions for you if you are unable to make them yourself. You can include instructions about any treatment you want or do not want and other corrective issues before losing the ability to make those choices.
4. Designation of Preneed Guardian (Regular Price $400-$800 or more depending on actual time)
   1. A document that states that if ever a guardian is necessary, you get to choose that person, before the it is necessary (Preneed). Allows you to plan for a future where you are unable to make decisions for yourself, and a court would step in and appoint a guardian to protect your interests, here that appointment is already made,
5. Living Will (Regular Price $400-$800 or more depending on actual time spent)
   1. Similar to a Durable Power of Attorney but makes your healthcare wishes known prior to the issue arising.  This can alleviate the pain associated with making those hard decisions because the Agent already knows your position on this. For example, it is much easier for a child to allow for organ harvest and do not resuscitate if their parent has already indicated this is her desire.  

Take advantage of this amazing opportunity to seal your family’s future with estate planning services from Patton Law, P.A. Call us to schedule your free consultation with Lakeland attorney Adam Patton. Don’t delay – Patton Law’s Family Futures Estate Planning Program ends on October 31, 2018. Leave the paperwork to us and enjoy life with your loved ones, knowing you’ve done all you can to protect them.