North Carolina Wills Attorneys
A common suite of estate planning tools is a will, healthcare proxy, living will, and powers of attorney. At Lutzel, Broadway & Associates, our attorneys provide all four services at a discounted rate in order to help clients secure their and their family's future interests. When taken together as part of a comprehensive approach to creating a will, each provides a necessary legal foundation for important rights - both yours and those of your heirs. Additionally, with a healthcare proxy and living will, you can specify when life support and resuscitation efforts should be suspended and who you'd like to make medical decisions for you should you be incapacitated. These and other issues that require powers of attorney can be addressed through a will.
Whether you're facing retirement, have just started a family, or are taking care of an elderly parent, establishing a will is important. To learn how we can help you, contact estate planning attorneys at Lutzel, Broadway & Associates today.
What a Will can Do for You
A will, healthcare directive, living will, or powers of attorney can help you in regard to the following:
- Specifying end of life decisions
- Indicating when to stop resuscitation efforts
- Transfer medical decision making to a family member or friend
- Division of your estate's assets
- Transfer of property titles or deeds upon death
- Transfer powers of attorney in the face of progressive medical conditions
When to Transfer the Power of Attorney
Elderly spouses or parents may be vulnerable to unscrupulous neighbors, healthcare workers, or telemarketers. This is especially the case during different stages of dementia, Alzheimer's, or Parkinson's disease. In order to prevent a family member from having his or her assets drained through a scam or poor judgment, transferring powers of attorney can protect their bank accounts, house title, and will. In most cases, creating a guardianship or conservatorship goes hand in hand with a transfer or powers of attorney. Our lawyers can meet with you to discuss what makes the most sense given your needs and situation.
Contact Estate Planning Attorneys at Lutzel, Broadway & Associates
If you have questions regarding what a will can do for you and your family's future, contact the law office of Lutzel, Broadway & Associates. We can explain how to structure your will and ensure it's in compliance with other aspects of your estate plan while addressing important issues pertinent to probate and the settling of your estate.
