Life Is Unpredictable, Your Estate Plan Doesn’t Have To Be
Estate Planning Services For Residents & Families In Georgia
If your estate plans still live on a napkin that you’ve kept since 2005, it’s time to transform what could be into what will with Siedentopf Law’s estate planning services:
Ensure your legacy endures beyond your years by taking the initiative now.
What Happens When You Don’t Have A Plan?
Estate planning isn’t overly exciting, romantic, or fun. But it is practical and can be one of the most loving, supportive, and comforting things you can do for your family and loved ones before it’s too late.
Our Proven Process
The estate planning process isn’t nearly as painful as you think – especially with Siedentopf Law leading the way.
Your Flexible Estate Planning Solution
Invest in your future wellbeing while putting your family first.
Trusts
Minimize taxes and avoid probate when you set up a trust for your beneficiaries.
A trust is private and explains how your assets are managed. This begins on the date the trust is established and continues after your death.
Wills and trusts are the most well-known estate plan documents. These documents direct how your estate is managed. A will directs how your assets are distributed after your death and is a public record document because it is filed through probate court after your death. A trust is a private asset management document that does not require probate.
You can make changes to the beneficiaries and your designated trustee at any time with a revocable trust. This type of trust allows you to pull assets out, sell them, or add new assets to the trust, as long as you are competent to do so.
Estate Planning
Estate planning isn’t exclusive to wealthy people. It’s for individuals, couples, families, pets, business owners, and beyond.
A comprehensive estate plan includes distribution instructions after someone dies through a combination of a will, trust, power of attorney, healthcare directive, and beneficiary designations.
To find the best family estate attorney for your needs, start by clearly defining your goals and creating a short list of what you want to accomplish. Then, research potential attorneys, ask for recommendations, and review client testimonials. Finally, schedule consultations or interviews with your top choices to determine your best fit.
Your estate includes assets like your home and car minus your debts.
Wills
Offer legal protection for your family through a will without wasting precious time and effort together.
A pour-over will designates guardians to minor children while covering anything else that may have been left out of a trust.
No. An attorney is not required to write a will. However, working with an experienced will and estate planning attorney can ease the estate planning process, guide asset distribution, and ensure your will is properly executed according to your wishes.
Power Of Attorney
Designating a power of attorney now can save you and your family from a multitude of legal issues later. Simplify the experience for everyone involved.
A power of attorney is someone you nominate to handle your finances if you’re ever unable to do so yourself due to an accident or similar debilitating event.
A springing power of attorney typically becomes effective only when a specific condition is met (usually incapacity) and remains valid even if the principal loses mental capacity, unlike older versions that are terminated upon incapacity and in contrast to immediate powers of attorney that take effect immediately upon signing.
Pet Planning
When your pets are like family, you’ll do whatever it takes to provide for them both in life and after your death.
If you were to pass away or have a major accident before the end of your pet’s life, you can better care for and protect them by including your furry companions in your estate plans.
Pet owners have several options like setting up a pet trust, designating a caretaker, or creating specific pet protection instructions.
Think of someone you know with a genuine connection to one or all of your pets. This person should be responsible, financially stable, and open to talking about your expectations as their caregiver. It’s best to confirm that they can take on the role before naming them in your estate plan.
Business Planning
Proper business planning for entrepreneurs and LLCs prevents legal disputes over your estate, especially if you own one or several businesses.
A comprehensive business estate plan often includes a will or trust, power of attorney, and insurance to address ownership transfer, management, and similar matters.
If you’re a business owner, a business estate plan ensures a smoother transition of ownership, minimizes taxes and legal challenges, and protects your business’s future in case you die or become incapacitated.
Gifting sharing to family members, establishing irrevocable trusts, implementing a family-limited partnership, and ensuring proper valuation of business assets all have the potential to reduce estate taxes.
Go From Under Pressure To Prepared
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Schedule Strategy Session
Secure your virtual strategy session.
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Create Plan
Communicate your goals and expectations.
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Gain Peace Of Mind
Move forward with confidence.
Meet Your Attorney
Sarah Siedentopf
Sarah Siedentopf is the Managing Partner of Siedentopf Law – an estate planning and probate firm in Georgia. With an innate passion for helping clients navigate the complex world of wills, trusts, and end-of-life planning, her experience and dedication to continuous education ease estate planning for a stress-free experience, so clients can worry less and live more in the moment.
Peace Of Mind Through Estate Planning
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Don’t Put Off Planning Your Estate Any Longer
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