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You and your family can benefit from your estate plan

On Behalf of | Mar 15, 2019 | Firm News |

As you consider the many aspects involved with estate planning, you may worry that your plan will not meet your needs or the needs of your family. After all, a seemingly simple mistake could take your intentions off the rails.

Like with many events in life, you may find making preparations easier if you have the right information. Therefore, it is wise to explore the many estate-planning tools available to you and look into the pros and cons of each. This information may help you determine what planning options may help you create the best plan for your needs and wishes.

Who does estate planning benefit?

Even before you jump into learning about wills, trusts, health care directives and other tools, you may want to think about who will benefit from your estate plan. You may automatically think of family members and other loved ones, but it is important to remember that your estate plan can also benefit you.

When it comes to using your plan to address your needs, you may want to look into how planning ahead could benefit you in the event that you need long-term care. Your initial thought may be that you will not need such care, but in reality, a significant number of older individuals will need extended care. As a result, you may want to decide whether you want in-home care or to enter a nursing facility. You may also want to make backup plans and consider what you could afford.

How can your plan benefit your family?

Your estate plan can benefit your family in many ways. You likely already thought about how they can use your instructions to distribute your remaining assets. It is certainly true that your plan can help with that step, but you may want to look further and decide whether you want your will or a trust to provide further assistance. Naming direct beneficiaries to applicable accounts and using a trust to distribute assets could help you have more control over where your assets go and possibly help your family avoid probate.

In order to find and utilize the best options for your particular case, you may want to work with a legal professional. A Colorado attorney can provide you with reliable information about estate planning tools and help you implement your plans as you see fit.