It is an unfortunate fact that a great many people think that estate planning is only for the rich. Nothing can be further from the truth. It is essential for everyone to have an estate plan that is specifically designed to protect their assets. Unfortunately, many people fail to take even the most basic steps to protect their assets in the event of their death. In fact, recent reports show that up to 65 percent of Americans have not even taken the time to get a basic will prepared. This is most unfortunate because if you die without a will, your estate will be distributed according to your state's intestate succession laws. This means that your property may be distributed to unintended people.

Estate Planning

Estate planning includes everything from drafting a basic will to creating complex trusts. No matter who you are, you can greatly benefit from estate planning. First off, an estate plan will make sure that all of your property goes to the exact people that you want it to go to when you die. Another major benefit of estate planning is to protect your assets from excessive and unnecessary taxes. A Portland probate attorney can show you how you can use incremental gifts and charitable donations during your lifetime to significantly reduce your estate's tax obligations. Additionally, many people like to use an estate-planning attorney to create trusts in order to avoid probate court.

Kali Kali Yost Law is an experienced Portland Probate Attorney who can take care of any and all of your estate planning needs. Ms. Yost can help with everything from drafting basic wills for simple estates to creating complex trusts designed to maximize tax savings while avoiding probate court and the related expenses. Kali Yost can also help with small business succession planning.

Additionally, she can assist you with planning for the care of loved ones with special needs. If you need help with an estate planning issue, don't take chances with just any lawyer.

Call Kali Yost Law, for a confidential evaluation of your estate planning needs.