“I already have a will, isn’t that enough?” “What’s an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust, and do I need one?” “What documents do my domestic partner and I need to make sure we are both protected?”

You have worked hard to build a life for yourself, but you also need to protect your assets and loved ones in case of the unexpected and in preparation for the inevitable.   For those who do not have the advantage of marriage, these concerns are particularly important, but for even traditional families many of the default rules are unfavorable.  At the Law Office of Alexander Hornaday, LLC we are well versed in the intricacies of estate planning for all sorts of individuals and families, and we can offer you the advice and representation you need to transfer your assets and protect your loved ones.

We can do the following:

• Draft an estate plan specially tailored to your circumstances and estate, whether large or small, in accordance to your needs and wishes;
• Revise an existing estate plan or will based upon significant changes in your life, such as financial changes, a new marriage, birth of a child, or even just a reevaluation of your priorities;
• Help you minimize estate and gift taxes, although we cannot help you evade them entirely;
• Advise same-sex couples and other nontraditional family arrangements on how to best protect partners and loved ones even without the benefits of marriage;
• Keep up with and advise you of changes in the law that can affect your estate plan; and
• Provide whatever other estate planning and asset protection advice your situation and desires require.

For special considerations of same-sex couples and other nontraditional families, click here.

Remember: the best and least expensive time to consult an attorney is before problems arise!