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IMPORTANCE
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1

I want to get my estate in order and create a consistent and comprehensive estate plan.

2

I want to preserve the privacy of my estate from business competitors, creditors, dishonest persons or curiosity seekers.

3

I want to reduce estate and death taxes to the lowest possible level.

4

I want to avoid probate and minimize settlement expenses.   

5

I want to plan for disability of myself or my spouse and avoid the expense, publicity, and loss of control of court conservatorship proceedings if I am disabled.

6

I want to protect my children’s inheritance in the event my surviving spouse chooses to remarry after my death.

7

I want to protect my children from the possibility of failed marriages by designing a plan whereby my children can control the property I leave to them, if they wish.   

8

I want my estate plan to protect the assets of my children or grandchildren, so that my family can avoid estate taxes and lawsuits for generations.

9

I want to avoid unnecessary placement in a nursing home by providing instructions for in-home health care.

10

I want to plan for my grandchildren.

11

I want to plan the transfer and survival of the family business.

12

I plan for one or more pets.

13

I want to disinherit one or more children or other family members.

14

I want to save 100% of the estate tax on my life insurance so that all life insurance passes to my heirs estate tax free.

15

I want to create a special trust for charity to which I can transfer some of my assts that will give me a lifetime income.

16

I want to control which of my family or loved ones will make decisions for me in the event of my incapacity, including health care decisions, life support decisions.

17

I want to avoid contests and disputes upon
my death.

18

I want to plan for special needs, such as medical or learning disabilities.

19

I want my estate plan to be valid in every state, and allow me to decide which state will apply if I later decide to move.

I have other goals and objectives for my estate plan not mentioned above, and they are:


 

Please review and list the top three goals in order of importance to you.

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Estate planning should always be done with your goals and objectives in mind. If your estate plan does not meet your legally obtainable goals and objectives, it is an inadequate plan, regardless of its cost. Remember, proper estate planning is of vital importance. It will inevitably affect everything in this world that your own, and every person in this world that you love. At Perkins & Zayed, we can help you be certain that your plan is prepared thoughtfully and professionally.

   

 

 

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