When you take estate planning seriously, you’re making your passing much easier for your family. But even if you leave behind a will, your loved ones may have to deal with some frustrating legal issues. Probate can be a pain, but your Issaquah, WA trust lawyer can help you cut down on any drama. At Eastside Estate Planning, we’re prepared to use our 10+ years of estate planning experience to build you a better tomorrow. Read on to see why you should contact our trust planner, and contact us today to get started.
Why Do I Need A Trust Lawyer?
Estate planning isn’t just about drafting a will and deciding who gets what. Your assets are your legacy, and your beneficiaries deserve an easy transition after your death. Wills are a great start, but a living trust can be much more convenient for your loved ones. And of course, it’s difficult to create a trust without the help of your Issaquah trust lawyer.
When you create a trust, you’re putting a third party in charge of your assets. This could be an individual, a company, or a professional trustee such as an attorney. The trustee’s job is to maintain and manage all of your assets, but you’ll still need to provide direction and updates when there are major life events (purchasing property, getting married, or having children, for example).
There are many kinds of trusts, and your trust administration lawyer can help you understand which option is best for your needs. There are revocable trusts, which are relatively easy to change during your lifetime, and then there are irrevocable trusts, which are pretty much set in stone. There are also testamentary trusts, which are created on request in a will. As your fiduciary lawyer can explain, there’s no universally “best” option. Every estate is different, and so are the needs of every client.
No matter what option you choose, creating a trust cuts probate out of the equation. Ordinarily, after a death, assets and beneficiaries need to be tracked down, and those assets need to be valued. Then, through a probate court, all of those assets are finally distributed - but not after fees are paid, and all disputes are settled. Fortunately, when you create a trust, there’s no need for probate.
Like all matters of estate planning, you’ll need to work with a legal team you can trust. But not all estate planning lawyers are created equal. Some are more experienced than others…
Why Experience Matters In Trust Planning
Your estate deserves legal attention from an experienced lawyer. Here’s what Eastside Estate Planning offers:
- We have over 10 years of experience in all matters of estate planning. We’ve helped clients with wills, trusts, probate, and more.
- Over our 10+ years in estate planning, we’ve fine-tuned our process to bring you transparent pricing and clear communication.
- We also place extra emphasis on how taxes will affect your estate (attorney and founder Robert Franco even has an advanced law degree in taxation).
We have the experience to help you protect your legacy. Ready to get started?
Contact Us Today
It’s never too late (or too early) to start thinking about trusts, wills, and estate planning. Contact Eastside Estate Planning today, and see how an Issaquah trust lawyer from our team can make a difference.