There are two things certain in life: we’re all born, and we all die. The rest is a mystery. What we know is that facing death with our eyes wide open will lead us to our best lives — to be the best parents, business owners, and humans possible — regardless of when death comes for us.
It's what Life & Legacy Planning is really all about. We support you to look at everything you have, and everyone you love, as if you were going to die tomorrow — so you can get clear on what you need to have in place to keep your loved one's out of court, out of conflict, and from being left with a big mess. As a result, you make the best choices for your resources throughout every stage of life.
Naming godparents is great, and we recommend you do it because every kid needs mentors and guides on their side. But, that’s not going to ensure your godparents can take custody of your kids, even temporarily, if you are in an accident. Godparents do not have legal standing in front of a court or with authorities to take care of your kids.
Two-thirds of American families know they need end-of-life planning but haven’t gotten around to it yet. Why? Because our lives are beyond full, and creating a will is the thing we can procrastinate with ease because who wants to think about death, really?
You are more likely to either not complete or not sign a will or trust created by a cheap legal or DIY estate planning lawyer. Do you have an unsigned will in your computer somewhere? If so, it won’t work.
Or, if you do get it done, it’s unlikely to get updated, or to cover your assets, so that the plan works when it’s needed.
And, it most certainly won’t pass on more than just your money. Heck, it may not even keep your family out of court or conflict.
Unlike standard wills or trusts, a Life & Legacy Plan is designed to grow and change with you. Your Personal Family Lawyer has unique systems and processes to make that possible.
Your PFL isn’t just a document creator, using ChatGPT to serve you. They are your trusted, lifelong counsel who guides you to ensure your family benefits from the legacy you're creating.
Leave your family with the support they need to make the important legal and financial decisions when you’re not there to guide them. Receive expert, caring counsel from your trusted legal advisor to make a lifetime of wise, forward-thinking choices for you and the people you love.
Your PFL isn’t just a one-and-done document creator. Your PFL is your trusted, lifelong guide who works with you to ensure your family stays out of court and conflict and grows even closer as a result of the legacy you’re creating.
Life and Legacy Planning is a process of looking at all of your legal and financial decisions through the lens of our heart-centered decision-making methodology that clarifies what matters most to you when it comes to love, money, life and death. It goes beyond traditional “transactional” or “one-off/documents focused” estate planning to ensure a lifetime of wise legal and financial choices, and that you’ve left your loved one’s with a legacy of guidance and support.
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Meet with your Personal Family Lawyer to determine the best path forward when planning for your life & legacy.
You can rest assured that your family will be supported and cared for if something were to happen to you.
All the years that I worried about that issue are now over and I feel secure knowing that my kids are in good hands, and the hands we want, if we can't be here for them. Priceless!”
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