Grand Rapids Estate Planning Attorney
Probate Lawyer • Wills and Trusts
It can be tough to deal with wills and trusts, but getting your financial house in order is one of the most important ways you can protect your children and other family members. At the Gordon & Shaw PLC estate planning law firm, we will listen to your needs and requirements and, only then, recommend the documents you need to assure you have an effective estate plan.
There are many ways to protect your assets and assure that your property is divided and distributed according to your wishes. At Gordon & Shaw, we use a wide range of tools to help our clients with estate planning:
- Wills: Anyone with children and/or property should have a will so that relatives and friends know your intentions.
- Medical Power of Attorney: Who do you want making decisions regarding your end-of-life issues if you are unable to make decisions? Make sure your family knows. Have a Medical Power of Attorney (sometimes called a "Living Will").
- Trusts: There are many reasons to use trusts including avoiding estate taxes and probated. Your estate planning lawyer at Gordon & Shaw PLC can help you with the options available.
- Powers of Attorney: If a time comes that you cannot handle your medical or financial concerns, make sure someone you trust has the authority to handle them for you.
- Probate: If you are an executor, heir, or beneficiary and need assistance with probate, we can help.
