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This is a great question because the prevailing notion out there is that you only need a trust if you're "wealthy." Simply put, it's not about the money. Some advisors will tell you that you need to have $100,000 or $200,000 to need to a trust. We handle your planning based on the outcome that is best for your family. We look at your family's unique circumstances. We then help you understand what would happen if you did not have a plan, how probate court works, and all of your estate planning options. Then YOU can decide what outcome works best for you and for your family. It's not about the money, it's about the outcome and the quality of experience you offer your loved ones.

A will allows you to do a number of things that allow you to be in control of your family's future such as: 1. Allows you to decide who gets your "stuff" when you die. 2. Allows you to name the executor for your estate who will handle your affairs after you pass away. 3. Allows you to name guardians for your minor children. 4. Allows you to name a trustee that manages assets for your children in trust or through a minor account until they turn 18.

Unfortunately, most plans don't work because much of what passes for estate planning is little more than word processing. You are asked a few questions, and then the software decides which "plan" is right for you and fits you into a template. This approach is little more than a "find and replace" of your family's name and then a hit of the "print" button to spit out form documents- not true Estate Planning.