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Respected Winston-Salem Estate Planning Attorneys
No matter how modest, everyone has an estate. When you pass you want to have some control over how your assets are handled. However, without a plan, an individual must rely on the State to decide how their assets are distributed. Estate planning involves creating an advanced comprehensive plan that specifies who will receive assets after your death and ensures a smooth execution of your wishes. A well-crafted estate plan can also help ease the burden on your loved ones during a difficult time. It minimizes potential conflicts and ensures your intentions are clearly understood.
At Dummit Fradin, our goal is to provide you with a reassuring and confident experience while managing your estate plan. Meet with our attorneys in Winston-Salem and let’s get started with a strategy today. We have decades of expertise behind us.
You can rest assured that our Winston-Salem estate planning attorneys will go above and beyond for your peace of mind.
Meet Our Trusted Winston-Salem Estate Planning Attorneys
Covering Winston-Salem, Forsyth, Davie, Davidson, Stokes, Surry, Yadkin Counties and beyond
Do I need to Hire a Winston-Salem Estate Planning Attorney?
Don’t leave your loved ones facing uncertainty. Our Winston-Salem estate planning attorneys will help you prepare for the future. No matter your age or income, having a documented will and estate plan is one of the greatest gifts you can leave for your loved ones.
Think of it as peace of mind insurance. We will guide you through the process, ensuring your wishes are understood and carried out.
Our services include:
- Wills:Â a legal document that explains how you would like your property and assets distributed after you pass.
- Trusts:Â a financial agreement permitting a third party (trustee) with fiduciary responsibilities. Trusts specify exactly how and when assets pass to beneficiaries.
- Testamentary Trust:Â a trust that is created in accordance with the instructions in a will.
- Power of Attorney, (Financial and Health POA): written authorization that allows someone to represent or act on someone else’s behalf in business or personal affairs when they are unable to.
- Living Wills: a legal document where an individual specifies what actions should take place regarding their health if they are unable to make decisions for themselves.
Life is full of uncertainties. Take control of your tomorrow, plan today.
Reasons to Hire an Estate Planning Attorney in Forsyth County
Every Estate is Different
When it comes to estate planning, different factors can impact your strategy, including your assets and your financial history. Hiring an experienced Winston-Salem estate planning attorney can provide you with numerous benefits. Here are some factors to keep in mind when thinking about your estate:
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What Documents and Why
| Preparing for the Unexpected | Providing a Plan | Ensuring your Wishes | Legal Documents Suggested | Accomplishes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| An unexpected car accident resulting in death | You provide for your family at your death with your wishes as to the administration of your estate as well as a trust for your children | Designate fiduciaries for your estate and A guardian for your children | A Simple Will with a Guardianship provision and possible Testamentary Trust | Appoint an Executor with your instructions on how you’d like them to handle your estate, provide for children, and distribute your assets |
| An unexpected car accident resulting in near death and prolonged hospitalization | Who can make decisions about healthcare if you are unconscious | Designate a person with your Healthcare Power of Attorney and record it with the State | Healthcare Power of Attorney | Designates the individual you appoint to make decisions on your health if you are incapacitated |
| Do you want the machines turned off? | Relieve loved ones of the burden of having to decide whether or not to turn off life-saving machines | Provide detailed instructions in the event of a tragedy | A Living Will or Declaration to Die a Natural Death | Gives specific predetermined directives to follow which override your Healthcare Power of Attorney |
| You develop Alzheimer’s or you need a deed or bank transaction when out of the country | Be able to have an agent sign for you and your financial affairs | Be certain you trust the agent! Gives them full authority | General Power of Attorney | Allows your appointed POA agent to handle your legal and financial obligations |
Visit One of Our Office Locations
Winston-Salem
Criminal & Immigration Attorneys
1133 West First Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
(336) 485-4907
Winston-Salem
Family Law Attorneys
3400 Healy Drive
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
(336) 962-7221
Greensboro
Criminal & Family Law
328 E. Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 360-5528
High Point
Criminal & Injury Law
820 North Elm Street
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 814-8118
Our service area includes Forsyth County, Guilford County, Surry County, Stokes County, Yadkin County, Davie County, Davidson County, Randolph County, and Alamance County.