29 Estate Planning Lawyers

I’m Miriam Neff, and I’m Valerie Neff Hogan, with Wise Women Managing Money.

M We recommend that most people at least have a will.  We also recommend using a lawyer to create these documents who specializes in estate planning.

What tasks does this specialist do?  Here are some.  Creates a document that ensures your wishes will be put in place. 

Designating beneficiaries, medical durable power of attorney, finding ways to avoid estate taxes when possible. Avoid probate court is a task an estate lawyer can do. 

V What does a trust lawyer do? All the tasks of a will and more.  Drafts documents to protect from lawsuits and taxes, includes the designated trustee who will perform the duties to carry out the wishes in that trust. 

Selecting a trustee that will carry out your wishes, is important. Selecting a lawyer to draw up these documents is good stewardship.